Bitof OR Oral Suspension belongs to the class of medicines called ‘antidiarrheal’, used to treat diarrhoea that occurs due to infections. Diarrhoea is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose and watery stools. In general, infection of the digestive tract is the common cause of diarrhoea. Different types of bacteria can cause infection.

Bitof OR Oral Suspension contains Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, and Racecadotril, which work by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping control diarrhoea. Together, Bitof OR Oral Suspension helps in treating bacterial infections.

You should take this medicine exactly as the doctor prescribed it. The common side effects of Bitof OR Oral Suspension are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, dizziness, headaches, and photosensitivity (sensitivity to the sun). These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is recommended not to take Bitof OR Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not discontinue or stop the medication abruptly, as this can lead to antibiotic resistance —a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. It is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly people.

Bitof OR Oral Suspension is used to treat diarrhea caused by infection of the digestive tract. It can effectively control bowel movements, treat disease, and prevent the recurrence of symptoms. It is usually prescribed along with fluid and electrolyte therapy. It is also advised to take plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. It contains Ofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required for the replication, transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA. Ornidazole inhibits protein synthesis, leading to cell death and ultimately killing the bacteria. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping control diarrhoea.

Before taking Bitof OR Oral Suspension, inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, low potassium levels, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumor, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Bitof OR Oral Suspension may increase muscle weakness, so it should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis. If your eyesight is impaired or you notice any vision changes, inform your doctor immediately. Bitof OR Oral Suspension may increase skin sensitivity to the sun; avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and prolonged exposure to sunlight while using this medicine. If you notice tingling sensation or numbness in the hands and feet, pain, tenderness, or restricted movement of the tendons, stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately. If you have been taking antacids and zinc or iron tablets along with Bitof OR Oral Suspension, maintain a minimum gap of two hours between Bitof OR Oral Suspension and antacids or iron tablets.