Ofloxacine 50 mg + Metronidazole 120 mg + Simethicone 10 mg (HILLFLO-MS)
HILLFLO-MS is a brand of syrup. The combination of Ofloxacine 50 mg + Metronidazole 120 mg + Simethicone 10 mg is often used in the treatment of infections, particularly gastrointestinal and abdominal infections, while also addressing symptoms such as bloating and gas.
Components and Benefits of HILLFLO-MS
- Ofloxacin 50mg
- Class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- Uses: It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Ofloxacin will kill many bacteria effectively, including respiratory and urinary, as well as gastrointestinal infections.
- Mechanism of Action: Ofloxacin exerts its antibacterial action by inhibiting enzymes known as topoisomerase IV and bacterial DNA gyrase, which are crucial in transcription, DNA replication, and DNA repair. This kills the bacteria and eradicates the disease.
- Metronidazole 120mg
- Class: Protozoal and Antibiotic
- Uses: Metronidazole is used for a wide range of diseases. These include conditions of the gastrointestinal tract caused by anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, such as giardiasis and amoebiasis, as well as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), the bacterium associated with ulcers.
- Mechanism of Action: Metronidazole does damage the DNA of microorganisms at various points, with breaks forming that make the organism unable to grow. It has some specificity for certain protozoa and anaerobic bacteria.
- Simethicone 10mg
- Class: Anti-gas (Antiflatulent)
- Uses: Doctors prescribe simethicone to relieve uncomfortable feelings, bloating, and excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Mechanism of Action: Simethicone reduces the surface tension of gas bubbles within the stomach and the intestines, thereby relieving bloating and discomfort as bubbles can form larger and relatively easier to pass.
