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Kefmax Syrup

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS
Last updated on 31 Mar 2026 | 02:31 PM (IST)
Kefmax Syrup is a medicine that helps treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children. These may include infections of the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. It works by stopping the multiplication of infection-causing bacteria thereby preventing the infection from spreading.
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General Information

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

To ensure maximum absorption, give Kefmax Syrup an hour before or two hours after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, it is better to give it with meals. Give it as per the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend upon the type and severity of the infection. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again, but do not double dose if it is the time for the next dose.

Some temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. If your child develops these side effects, they should go away on their own. In case these side effects don’t subside on their own or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.

Let the doctor know if your child has ever had any previous episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Being aware of your child’s medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Kefmax Syrup in children

Benefits of Kefmax Syrup for your child

Bacterial infections
Bacterial infections can affect different parts of the body, such as the lungs, throat, ears, skin, or urinary tract, leading to symptoms like fever, pain, and swelling. Kefmax Syrup works by controlling the growth of harmful bacteria, which helps clear the infection, relieve symptoms, and prevent complications.

Side effects of Kefmax Syrup in children

Kefmax 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 Kefmax
  • Gastrointesinal symptoms
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Drug eruptions
  • Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
  • Genital itching
  • Diarrhea
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Vaginal inflammation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Skin rash

How can I give Kefmax Syrup to my child?

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. Kefmax Syrup may be taken with or without food.

How Kefmax Syrup works

Kefmax Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without causing resistance against further treatment.

All substitutes for Kefmax Syrup

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Kefmax Syrup is not recommended for children less than 1 month of age.
  • Ensure that your child completes the entire course of antibiotics. Quitting in between may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
  • Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • Give your child plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
  • Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
  • Avoid saving up the medicine for future use and focus on giving Kefmax Syrup to your child for their current infection.
  • 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.

Safety advice

Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Kefmax Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kefmax Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Kefmax Syrup is relatively safe to use in children with liver disease. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Kefmax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefaclor. Please consult your doctor. Cefaclor may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefaclor may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefaclor may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Moderate

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Moderate

Leflunomide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, rash, itching, fatigue or joint pain and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Leflunomide may increase the metabolism of Cefaclor.
Moderate

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Frequently asked questions

It is always prudent to stay alert while giving medicines to your child because overdoses increase the risk of worsening the condition or causing unwanted side effects. Though an extra dose of Kefmax Syrup is unlikely to do harm, you should speak to a doctor to make sure that your child remains unharmed.
Not usually, but rarely it may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Kefmax Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Kefmax 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.
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Yes, antibiotics are often accused of causing an upset stomach because while killing the bad bacteria they may unknowingly kill the good bacteria too. As a result, the working of the digestive system may get disrupted. This risk of developing stomach infections is higher in children because they often have a sensitive stomach. You can reduce this risk significantly by giving this medicine to your child with meals. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Kefmax 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.

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Chemical Class

N- acyl- alpha amino acid derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Second-Generation Cephalosporins
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Name: Biomax Laboratories
Address: 18/336, dyal singh colony, karnal, haryana 132001

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Country of origin: India
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