Cefiprex O Oral Suspension

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Prigonex Healthcare
Active Ingredient	Cefixime (50mg) + Ofloxacin (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	396

FAQ

Are there any possible serious side effects of Cefiprex O?

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 other medicines be given at the same time as Cefiprex O?

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

What should I tell the doctor before giving Cefiprex O to my child?

Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Cefiprex O may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Cefiprex O?

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.

What if I give too much of Cefiprex O by mistake?

An extra dose of Cefiprex O is unlikely to do harm. However, you must still be vigilant because overdoses may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. If you think you have given too much of Cefiprex O to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.

Can Cefiprex O impact my child’s digestion?

Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the medicine may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Cefiprex O, 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.

Can Cefiprex O lead to bacterial resistance in my child?

Yes, the infection-causing bacteria can become resistant to Cefiprex O because of irregular dosing, unrequired repeated use, and misuse of Cefiprex O can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.

What if you forget to take Cefiprex O?

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

Cefiprex O Oral Suspension Reviews

Cefiprex O is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections that may affect your child’s eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

Give Cefiprex O 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. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. 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.

Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms. Such symptoms are almost always a result of viral infections, and antibiotics are ineffective in killing viruses. Antibiotics are given in cough and flu symptoms only when the doctor detects any underlying secondary bacterial infection.

This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. These side effects will disappear once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if they persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.

Share your child’s complete medical history with your child’s doctor. Make sure the doctor knows if your child has or had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, a 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 Cefiprex O Oral Suspension Works

Cefiprex O contains two antibiotics. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while ofloxacin directly interacts with the genetic material of bacteria. As a consequence, the infection-causing bacteria stop growing further and the spread of the infection is successfully arrested.

How to Use Cefiprex O Oral Suspension

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. Cefiprex O is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Cefiprex O Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Typhoid fever: Typhoid fever spreads through the intake of contaminated food and water. Children who have typhoid and do not require hospital admission can be well managed with Cefiprex O at home because of its excellent activity against organisms that cause typhoid fever.
In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Cefiprex O is a combination of two different antibiotics that work together, in different ways, to treat various bacterial infections. Cefixime works by stopping the growth of bacteria and kills them. Ofloxacin prevents multiplication and repair of infection causing bacteria and prevents further spread of the infection.This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Cefiprex O Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Treatment of Typhoid fever

Cefiprex O Oral Suspension Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cefiprex O.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Cefiprex O is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cefiprex O is recommended.However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Cefiprex O to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Cefiprex O may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Cefiprex O is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Cefiprex O may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Cefiprex O should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefiprex O may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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.
Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
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.
Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Cefiprex O as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
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.
Only give Cefiprex O to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.