Doxpro 50mg Dry Syrup

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Medley Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Cefpodoxime Proxetil (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Cephalosporins: 3 generation
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	368

FAQ

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Doxpro 50mg?

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.

Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?

In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Doxpro 50mg?

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.

Can Doxpro 50mg impact my child’s digestive system?

Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Doxpro 50mg may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Doxpro 50mg, 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.

What if I give too much of Doxpro 50mg by mistake?

An extra dose of Doxpro 50mg is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Doxpro 50mg to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Doxpro 50mg on a long-term basis?

The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Doxpro 50mg?

Doxpro 50mg can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Doxpro 50mg. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?

No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, a barky cough, pain, and discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.

The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?

Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.

Can Doxpro 50mg lead to bacterial resistance in my child?

Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Doxpro 50mg can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.

What if I forget to give Doxpro 50mg to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.

Doxpro 50mg Dry Syrup Reviews

Doxpro 50mg is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

Give this medicine to your child an hour before or two hours after meals. If your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. Make sure to stick to the prescribed dose because it is given keeping in mind the type of infection, its severity, and the age and bodyweight of your child. In case your child gags and expels the medicine within 30 mins of intake, repeat the same dose 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 this medicine is an antibiotic and doesn’t work on infections caused by viruses. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.

Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, call the doctor right away.

Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episodes 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.

How Doxpro 50mg Dry Syrup Works

Doxpro 50mg 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 making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

How to Use Doxpro 50mg Dry Syrup

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. Doxpro 50mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Doxpro 50mg Dry Syrup

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Doxpro 50mg kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Uses of Doxpro 50mg Dry Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Doxpro 50mg Dry Syrup Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Doxpro 50mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Doxpro 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Doxpro 50mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Doxpro 50mg is recommended.However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.

Quick Tips

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.
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.
Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Only give Doxpro 50mg to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
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.