Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It helps treat various bacterial and parasitic infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, intestinal, vaginal, urinary tract infections and genital infections. Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools. Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation that leads to severe diarrhoea accompanied by mucus or blood in the stools. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet contains two antibiotic medicines, namely: Levofloxacin and Ornidazole. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called gyrase, which is responsible for the growth and development of bacterial DNA. Ornidazole is an anti-amoebic/ amebicide (kills amoeba that causes amoebic dysentery) and antiprotozoal (fights against protozoal infections) medicine. It also exerts antibacterial action and kills harmful bacteria and parasites (amoeba) by damaging their DNA by interfering with the protein formation process.

Please give Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on the child’s medical condition. Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet is generally safe to use. However, some children may experience side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhoea, trouble sleeping, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects of Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If the child is allergic to Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet or any of its ingredients, please inform your doctor. Do not suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor about whether your child is taking any other medication, or has any pre-existing medical conditions.

Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet contains Levofloxacin and Ornidazole. It treats infections of bacteria and parasites. Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA. It is also used to treat anthrax (a rare but serious bacterial illness) and certain types of plague. Ornidazole is an anti-amoebic, antiprotozoal and antibacterial medicine. It kills harmful protozoa and certain anaerobic bacteria by damaging their DNA and interfering with the protein formation process. It treats amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery), and giardiasis (infection of the small intestine). Collectively, Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet treats various bacterial and parasitic infections, such as diarrhea, dysentery, pneumonia, bronchitis, intestinal, vaginal, urinary tract infections, and genital infections in children. Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet does not work for viral infections like the common cold and flu.

• Nausea 
• Loss of appetite 
• Constipation 
• Diarrhoea 
• Trouble sleeping 
• Dizziness 
• Headache

Measure the Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet as prescribed exactly by using a measuring cup and administer it orally. Shake well before use.

Brief the child's medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet or any of its components. Please let your doctor know before starting Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet if having a history of liver or kidney diseases, tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon, a tissue connecting muscle and bone), fits, diabetes, dehydration, blood dyscrasia (decreased peripheral blood cell counts), colitis (inflammation of the colon) or undergoing dialysis treatment. Levofloxacin in Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet can make myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) worse, hence Xoloxin OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet should be used only under doctor's supervision.

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach. Therefore, you are advised to give foods rich in probiotics such as yogurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese to your children.
• Give fiber-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
• Avoid giving foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice as they might hinder antibiotic absorption.
• Make your child drink appropriate amounts of fluids to avoid dehydration. 
• If the diarrhoea is more severe, specially formulated rehydration drinks should be given to your child.