Cefixime (50mg/5ml)
Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple is best given an hour before or two hours after meals as that ensures better absorption. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms as they are usually caused by viruses, and antibiotics don’t treat viral infections. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, and allergy. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple 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 Cefix
30 ml Oral Suspension
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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. Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Related Warnings
Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
An extra dose of Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
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.
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.
In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use,, and misuse of Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
Cefix Dry Syrup Delicious Pineapple is usually prescribed for 7-14 days. You should take it for the full duration of your treatment as advised by your doctor.
