Manufacturer: Medley Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Cefixime(50mg), Ofloxacin(50mg)
Bottle of 30ml Suspension
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Give Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. 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, your child’s age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's time for the next dose.
Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension is a combination of two different antibiotics that work together, in different ways, to treat various bacterial infections. Cefixime works by stopping the growth of bacteria and kills them.
Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections that may affect your child's eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents
Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension 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 Cefo Plus
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Allergy
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate)
chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate)
chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
Cefo Plus Dry Syrup is recommended for use in children only.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Cefo Plus Dry Syrup is recommended for use in children only.
Below 6years: Contraindicated
Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections that may affect your child's eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.
Cefo Plus Dry Syrup is used in treating bacterial infections. You can give this medicine with or without food as prescribed by your paediatrician.
Dissolve the required amount of Cefo Plus Dry Syrup in a glass of water. Make sure that your child takes the necessary volume of Cefo Plus Dry Syrup.
Make sure that you should complete the entire course of this medicine even if the symptoms disappear after few days. If you discontinue using this medicine for your child, there is a chance that the infection may recur.
The reconstituted suspension may be stored under refrigeration (2 to 8 degrees Celsius) for a duration of 14 days. Keep away from the reach of children and pets.
Do not use it after the expiry date. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly. Do not recommend this medicine to other parents even if their child's condition appears to be the same.
Shake well before use. Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension is to be taken with food.
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 the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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 again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Only give Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension 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. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension is to be taken with food.
Q. What if I give too much of Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension by mistake?
An extra dose of Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension is unlikely to do harm. However, you must still be vigilant because overdoses may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. If you think you have given too much of Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension?
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.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension?
Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension. 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 Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension?
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. Can Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the medicine may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension, 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.
Q. Can Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, the infection-causing bacteria can become resistant to Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension because of irregular dosing, unrequired repeated use, and misuse of Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Cefo Plus 50 mg/50 mg Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
