Dexin

A single extra dose of Dexin Syrup is unlikely to do any harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Dexin Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

Yes, Dexin Syrup may rarely cause some serious side effects. These may include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, severe diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. If your child develops any such unwanted effects, consult your child’s doctor.

Dexin Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Dexin 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.

Dexin Syrup is an antibiotic and its use may affect or compromise the good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child experiences diarrhea while being on treatment with Dexin Syrup, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps.

Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Yes, the use of Dexin Syrup can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Talk to your doctor if Dexin Syrup doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Dexin Syrup or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

No, do not stop taking Dexin Syrup and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.