Medcef 50mg Dry Syrup
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Medcef 50mg Dry Syrup is best given an hour before or two hours after meals as that ensures better absorption. 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, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.
Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms as they are usually caused by viruses, and antibiotics don’t treat viral infections. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.
This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and allergy. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Medcef 50mg Dry Syrup in children
Benefits of Medcef 50mg Dry Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Side effects of Medcef 50mg Dry Syrup in children
Common side effects of Medcef
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Allergy
- Vomiting
How can I give Medcef 50mg Dry Syrup to my child?
How Medcef Dry Syrup works
Safety advice
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Medcef 50mg Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Medcef 50mg Dry Syrup to my child?
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Quick tips
- 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.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Only give Medcef 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.
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