Is Zanocin 100 Syrup Safe For 5yrs Child?

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Posted on Mon, 26 Nov 2018

Question: Is zanocin 100 syrup safe for 5yrs child?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Safe

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

Let me assure you that Zanocin (ofloxacin) is safe to be given to a child of 5 years, if given in correct dose. Please let me know the body weight and I will let you know whether the dose is fine.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 days later)

My daughter is 5yrs old and weight is 18kg. So l am willing to know the recomended dose for the treatment of frequent urination and frequent drinking of water problem.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dose mentioned

Detailed Answer:
135 mg of Ofloxacin or 3.5 ml of syrup (200mg/5 ml) is the right dose for your child.

In.case of frequency of urine, give her plenty of water to drink.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (21 hours later)

For how many days the recommended dose can continue ?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
5 daybs

Detailed Answer:
5 days

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

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