Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Linezolid(100mg/5ml)
Give Linetic 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. Adhere to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that depends on the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight. 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.
Taking this medicine may sometimes cause minor and temporary side effects. These include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and low blood cell count. These side effects almost always subside within a few days. However, in case these side effects persist or bother your child, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor should be aware of your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, blood disorder, eye disorder, and kidney malfunction. Do tell the doctor if your child is taking any other medicine too. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Linetic Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Maximum plasma linezolid concentrations are usually achieved between 1 and 2 hours after oral administration. Food slightly decreases the rate, but not the extent, of absorption. The distribution of linezolid is approximately equivalent to total body water, and there is low protein binding (31%) to serum albumin.
Linetic 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 Linetic
Decreased blood pressure
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Linezolid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Anemia
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Hyperthyroidism
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
PRESCRIBE THE CHILD'S DOCTOR
Use with caution
Below 5years: Contraindicated
Linezolid is a synthetic oxazolidinone antimicrobial drug. It is indicated for gram-positive infections and approved for the treatment of bacterial pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections, and vancomycin-resistant enterococcal (VRE) infections, including infections complicated by bacteremia.
LINEZOLID may have interaction with anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), diuretics (furosemide), anti-emetic (ondansetron), anti-hypertensive agent (metoprolol).
Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Linetic Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
There is no need to panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.
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.
Your child must drink plenty of water if he/she develops diarrhea as a side effect.
Discontinue Linetic Dry Syrup and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or difficulty in breathing.
Only give Linetic Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
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. Linetic Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Linetic Dry Syrup with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Q. What if I give an excess of Linetic Dry Syrup by mistake?
Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as low blood count, nerve damage, or loss of vision. It may even cause a life-threatening complication called lactic acidosis which shows symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and generalized weakness. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
Q. My child is suffering from depression and is on antidepressant therapy. Is it safe to give Linetic Dry Syrup along with these medicines?
No, it is not safe as it can lead to life-threatening syndrome known as serotonin syndrome which can be manifested as hypertension, increased heart rate, shaking of the body, seizures, and increased body temperature. Call your child’s doctor right away if these symptoms appear.
Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Linetic Dry Syrup for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Linetic Dry Syrup could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may change the medicine and prescribe an antibiotic which has a stronger impact on the infection-causing bacteria. Since some of these antibiotics are given as intravenous injections, you may have to visit the doctor to give this medicine to your child.
Q. Can Linetic Dry Syrup be given for a long duration?
Prolonged use of Linetic Dry Syrup may result in fungal or bacterial superinfection, including <br>serious gastrointestinal infections due to inhibition of good bacteria of the gut. You must reach out to the doctor soon.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Linetic Dry Syrup?
Linetic Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Linetic Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. What lab tests that are required for monitoring while my child is taking Linetic Dry Syrup?
For children receiving Linetic Dry Syrup for a longer duration, the doctor may ask for complete blood count, basic metabolic panel, liver function test, and routine eye and nerve function assessments.
Q. In which disease conditions should I avoid giving Linetic Dry Syrup to my child?
Avoid giving Linetic Dry Syrup if your child is suffering from conditions like diabetes mellitus (risk of low glucose), hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and seizure disorder. To ensure that this medicine is not given in such conditions, tell your child’s complete medical history to the doctor before giving Linetic Dry Syrup to your child.
Q. What food items should my child avoid while taking Linetic Dry Syrup?
Avoid giving tyramine-containing foods like old cheese, red meat, fava or broad bean pods, soy sauce, and other soybean condiments while your child is taking Linetic Dry Syrup. Always recheck the freshness of food before giving it to your child as it is an important concern.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Linetic Dry Syrup?
It is advised not to get your child vaccinated while they are on treatment with Linetic Dry Syrup. Let your child recover from the ongoing illness and finish the course of the medicine As soon as a child is feeling better, even if he or she is on antibiotics, the vaccine can and should be given.
