Sporidex Oral Suspension

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Cefalexin (125mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Cephalosporins: 1st generation
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	548

FAQ

What if I overdose my child by mistake?

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

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Sporidex?

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.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Sporidex?

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

Can Sporidex cause any serious side effects?

Yes, Sporidex 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.

Can Sporidex impact my child’s digestion?

Sporidex 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 Sporidex, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps.

What if I forget to give Sporidex to my child?

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 a double dose to catch up. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.

Sporidex Oral Suspension Reviews

Sporidex is an antibiotic medicine that is given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections associated with the ear, nose, throat, tonsils, lungs, and skin. It may also be prescribed as a second line of treatment for urinary tract infections.

Sporidex may be given with or without food. However, if your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. It is usually given three times a day but this may vary depending on the type and severity of the infection. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again. Avoid giving a double dose if it is almost time for the next dose.

Sporidex may cause some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if they persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor immediately.

Inform the doctor about your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, and liver or kidney malfunction. This information will help the doctor suggest the correct dose and its related schedule for planning your child’s overall treatment.

How Sporidex Oral Suspension Works

Sporidex 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. This activity stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

How to Use Sporidex 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. Sporidex may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Sporidex Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Sporidex is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. 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 Sporidex Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Sporidex Oral Suspension Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

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

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Quick Tips

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.
You may see white patches inside your child’s mouth and throat after a prolonged intake of Sporidex. This could be due to a fungal infection. So, if your child develops any such effect, contact your doctor right away.
Only give Sporidex 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, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Contact your doctor if your child has diarrhea that goes on for more than 4 days or if it is severe and watery, or contains blood.
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. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.