Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefixime(50mg), Ofloxacin(50mg)
Bottle of 30ml Dry Syrup
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Give Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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.
Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while ofloxacin directly interacts with the genetic material of bacteria.
Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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
Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg 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 Cefolac-O
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Allergy
You should avoid taking CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN if you have peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in legs), tendinitis (swelling or tearing of a tendon), myasthenia gravis (skeletal muscle weakness), respiratory issues like bronchitis, sinusitis, diabetes, central nervous system disorder, or epilepsy (fits
CEFOLAC O SYRUP 30ML should only be given in pregnancy if clearly suggested by the doctor after weighing the benefits and potential risks of medication.
It is best to limit the consumption of alcohol as it may worsen the side effects of CEFOLAC O SYRUP 30ML.
It is best to limit the consumption of alcohol as it may worsen the side effects of CEFOLAC O SYRUP 30ML.
Below 5years: Contraindicated
Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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
CEFOLAC O SYRUP 30ML should be avoided to be taken with vaccines including typhoid vaccine, cholera vaccine, and Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG vaccine), antiepileptic (carbamazepine), blood thinner (warfarin), antacid and ulcer treating medicine (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, cimetidine, sucralfate), medicine to treat excess uric acid (probenecid), medicines for arthritis (methotrexate), diuretics/water pills (furosemide), asthma medicine (theophylline) and pain killers (fenbufen, ibuprofen).
Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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 Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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 Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg 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. Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.
Q. What if I give too much of Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup by mistake?
An extra dose of Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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 Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup?
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 Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup?
Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg 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 Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg 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. Can Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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 Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg 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.
Q. Can Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, the infection-causing bacteria can become resistant to Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup because of irregular dosing, unrequired repeated use, and misuse of Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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 Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup 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 Cefolac-O 50mg/50mg Dry Syrup may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
