Manufacturer: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefadroxil(125mg)
Bottle of 30ml Powder For Oral Suspension
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Harmful & infectious bacteria can reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP contains cefadroxil, which is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. It doesn’t treat cold, flu, or other viral infections.
Cefadroxil in Cefadrox Syrup works by stopping bacterial cell wall synthesis. The absence of a bacterial cell wall results in the death of bacteria.
Cefadroxil is almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. After doses of 500 mg and 1 g by mouth, peak plasma concentrations of about 16 and 30 micrograms/ml, respectively, are obtained after 1.5 to 2.0 hours.
CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP may cause side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia (indigestion), abdominal pain, glossitis (swelling of tongue), skin rash, and itching. Inform your doctor if these side-effects do not disappear or get worsen. A severe allergic reaction to CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP 30ML is rare. CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP 30ML should not be used in patients who have hypersensitivity to CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP 30ML, the cephalosporin, or the penicillin groups of antibiotics.
Cefadroxil is contraindicated in patients with cephalosporin hypersensitivity or cephamycin hypersensitivity. Cefadroxil should be used cautiously in patients with hypersensitivity to penicillin. The structural similarity between cefadroxil and penicillin means cross-reactivity can occur.
CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP is a category B medicine. It should be used in pregnant women only when required and prescribed by your doctor.
Intake of alcohol while taking CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP may increase the risk of side-effects.
CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP may be excreted in breast milk in low amounts. So, it should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
Use with caution Below 5years: Contraindicated
It is used to treat bacterial infections. It is used in the treatment of pharyngitis (sore throat), tonsillitis (swollen tonsils), bronchopneumonia (lung infection), urinary tract infections (infection of bladder or urethra), and skin and soft tissue infections.
CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP may interact with other antibiotics (tetracycline, erythromycin, sulfonamides, and chloramphenicol) and hinder its efficacy. CEFADROX 125MG SYRUP 30ML may cause renal toxicity when interacting with aminoglycoside antibiotics (polymyxin B), and high-dose loop diuretics.
Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Cefadrox 125mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Give Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.
Only give Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
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. Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What if I overdose my child by mistake?
A single extra dose of Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup is unlikely to do any harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. Can Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup cause any serious side effects?
Yes, Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup may rarely cause some serious side effects. These include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, severe diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup?
Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup?
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.
Q. Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe kidney and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. My child has a runny nose and I can see yellow-green color mucus oozing out from my child’s nose. What does it indicate?
During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. This color change of mucus does not necessarily indicate the need for antibiotics. These symptoms often last for 7-10 days. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Q. Can Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup impact my child’s digestive system?
Children generally have a sensitive stomach, and they may develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic and its use may affect or compromise the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract. It may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad and increase the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. The doctor may suggest an alternative dose to reduce the chances of such side effects.
Q. Can Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Cefadrox 125mg Dry Syrup can lead to bacterial resistance. This means that whenever next required, the same antibiotic may not be effective, and a different antibiotic may be needed for your child, which too may not work or cause increased side-effects.
