Cefuroxime (125mg)+ Clavulanic Acid (31.25mg)
Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup can be given either before or after meals but giving it with food improves absorption and reduces the chances of stomach upset in your child. 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 is already time for the next dose.This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. 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.
Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup 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 Cfuro CV
30 ml Dry Syrup
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.
Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cefuroxime and Clavulanic Acid. Cefuroxime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which blocks the action of enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate Cefuroxime. Addition of Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefuroxime against bacteria.
Related Warnings
Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
Use Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup with caution as it may be associated with blood clotting problems especially in children who are underweight and not growing adequately. This risk is further increased if the child has underlying liver and kidney disease. Consult your child’s doctor in such cases.
Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup may cause seizure activity, particularly in children who have kidney disease. So, Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in children with a history of seizure disorder. If seizures occur, discontinue Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup and visit your child’s doctor right away.
An extra dose of Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Give Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup for as long as advised by the doctor. Usually, it takes 3 to 5 days for the infection to start improving. However, you must still finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
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.
Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup. 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.
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. Hence, you must give antibiotics to your child only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Antibiotics kill the infection-causing bacteria, but while doing this they may affect the good bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, your child may develop diarrhea or some other infections as well. Moreover, children have a more sensitive stomach than adults, so the likelihood of developing a stomach upset is more. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Cfuro CV 125mg/31.25mg Dry Syrup, 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.
