Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that is effective against a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infections. In children, it is used to treat infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract.
Give Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after food. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. The usually prescribed frequency is twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.
Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, metallic taste, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Give Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after food. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. The usually prescribed frequency is twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.
Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, metallic taste, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension in children
- Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
Benefits of Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial and protozoal infections. These infections may include tooth abscess, gum infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, dysentery, burning sensation while passing urine, and genital tract infection.
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension inhibits the growth of infection-causing organisms by stopping them from multiplying. It is most likely that your child’s infection will start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. Make sure to complete the full course of treatment even if your child feels better. Stopping the medicine abruptly by yourself may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension inhibits the growth of infection-causing organisms by stopping them from multiplying. It is most likely that your child’s infection will start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. Make sure to complete the full course of treatment even if your child feels better. Stopping the medicine abruptly by yourself may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Side effects of Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension in children
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Toro TZ
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Weight loss
- Abdominal bloating
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Dizziness
- Metallic taste
- Skin rash
How can I give Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension is to be taken with food.
How Toro TZ Suspension works
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension is an antibiotic consisting of ofloxacin and tinidazole as its active ingredients. Both these ingredients tamper the bacteria’s DNA. As a result, the infection-causing bacteria gets killed, stopping the infection and the bacteria from growing further without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension is recommended.
However, Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension should be used with caution in children with severe liver impairment.
However, Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension should be used with caution in children with severe liver impairment.
What if I forget to give Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension to my child?
Do not panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor and remember not to double the dose to catch up.
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Quick tips
- Diarrhea is a common side effect of Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension. If it develops, drinking plenty of water may prove helpful to your child.
- Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension may cause an altered taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid to your child within 2 hours of taking Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Discontinue Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
- Only give Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses as its effectiveness in other illnesses cannot be guaranteed.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
My child is having a common cold and is taking medication. Is it safe to give Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension?
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension can interfere with cough and cold medicines. One of the active ingredients of Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and can cause adverse effects. Don’t give your child any medicines along with Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension without consulting the doctor.
What will happen if I give more than the prescribed dose to my child by mistake?
Though an extra dose of Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension will not impact your child’s health, never give an overdose of any medicine. If you think you have given too much to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension for the prescribed duration?
Not seeing any improvement could signify that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microbe. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe an antibiotic having a farther reach of impact than Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension. Since not all medicines are given by oral route, your doctor may suggest giving an intravenous injection to your child in the hospital.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension?
Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
What should I tell the doctor before giving Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering or has suffered from a heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Toro TZ 50mg/150mg Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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