Bid 125mg Syrup may cause seizure activity, particularly in children who have kidney disease. So, Bid 125mg Syrup should be used with caution in children with a history of seizure disorder. If seizures occur, discontinue Bid 125mg Syrup and visit your child’s doctor right away.

Q: What if I give too much of Bid 125mg Syrup by mistake?

An extra dose of Bid 125mg Syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Bid 125mg Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.

Q: Are there any possible serious side effects of Bid 125mg Syrup?

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.

Q: Can other medicines be given at the same time as Bid 125mg Syrup?

Bid 125mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Bid 125mg Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q: Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Bid 125mg Syrup?

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.

Q: Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Bid 125mg Syrup 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.

Q: 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. Hence, you must give antibiotics to your child only after consulting with your child’s doctor.

Q: Can Bid 125mg Syrup impact my child’s digestion?

Antibiotics kill the infection-causing bacteria, but while doing this they may affect the good bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, your child may develop diarrhea or some other infections as well. Moreover, children have a more sensitive stomach than adults, so the likelihood of developing a stomach upset is more. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Bid 125mg Syrup, 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.

Q: How long does Bid 125mg Syrup take to work?

The amount of time Bid 125mg Syrup takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it, but for maximum effect, it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.

Q: How long should you take Bid 125mg Syrup?

The duration of therapy with Bid 125mg Syrup depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Before starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.

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Cefuroxime (125mg)

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Bid 125mg Syrup effectively treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, soft tissues, bones, joints, and urinary tract in children. It is also given to prevent infection in animal and human bite wounds and may also be given before surgical procedures as a preventive therapy.

Bid 125mg Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Bid 125mg Syrup in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Bid 125mg Syrup for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Bid 125mg Syrup is a versatile antibiotic medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones, joints, 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.

Side effects of Bid 125mg Syrup in children

Bid 125mg Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Bid

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Allergy
Increased liver enzymes

How can I give Bid 125mg Syrup to my child?

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. Bid 125mg Syrup is to be taken with food.
Avoid Bid 125mg Syrup with dietary sodium.

How Bid Syrup works

Bid 125mg Syrup 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 them resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Bid 125mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bid 125mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bid 125mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Bid 125mg Syrup is recommended.
However, consult your child's doctor before giving Bid 125mg Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if I forget to give Bid 125mg Syrup 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 the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
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.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.
Only give Bid 125mg Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Discontinue giving Bid 125mg Syrup and consult the doctor immediately in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Intermediate spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 2nd generation

Patient concerns

He has suffering from fever and cold from 2 months .doctor gave levoflixacin syrup 10ml bid and amoxiciline 478mg 5ml bid. Now he is commuting.what can I do

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

Suffering from dysentry from 3 day ,taking TAb Millixim Oz (bid).O2 infusion (Bid),ecobion cap(bid),RL,amitax 500 Bid,but recovery very slow ,seeking advice

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get CBC KFT LFT stool routine and culture down

i have yellow sticky cough at night lumps of cough is discharging. pls suggest some expectorant syrup for dry sticky cough so dat i get well soon. when i blow nose the viens of brains feel me like something is sticking badly

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

start with steam, tab mucinac 600 mg once a day for seven days to be dissolved in water, tab kefpod CV 200 mg bid for five days, tab lcz plus at night for five days

Best deworming for him and dose schedule

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Hydatid (Echinococcus Tapeworm) >60 kg: 400 mg PO BID x 28 days, THEN 14 drug-free days x 3 cycles <60 kg: 15 mg/kg/day divided BID PO, no more than 800 mg/day x 28 days, THEN 14 drug-free days x 3 cycles Ancylostoma, Ascariasis, Hookworm, Trichostrongylus 400 mg PO onceThese are the different schedules for different types of wormdSo i advice you to visit child specialist he will decide the dose depend upon type of worms to be irradiation atec

FAQs

My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Can I give Bid 125mg Syrup to my child?

Bid 125mg Syrup may cause seizure activity, particularly in children who have kidney disease. So, Bid 125mg Syrup should be used with caution in children with a history of seizure disorder. If seizures occur, discontinue Bid 125mg Syrup and visit your child’s doctor right away.

What if I give too much of Bid 125mg Syrup by mistake?

An extra dose of Bid 125mg Syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Bid 125mg Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Bid 125mg Syrup?

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 Bid 125mg Syrup?

Bid 125mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Bid 125mg Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Bid 125mg Syrup?

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.

Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Bid 125mg Syrup 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.

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. Hence, you must give antibiotics to your child only after consulting with your child’s doctor.

Can Bid 125mg Syrup impact my child’s digestion?

Antibiotics kill the infection-causing bacteria, but while doing this they may affect the good bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, your child may develop diarrhea or some other infections as well. Moreover, children have a more sensitive stomach than adults, so the likelihood of developing a stomach upset is more. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Bid 125mg Syrup, 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.

How long does Bid 125mg Syrup take to work?

The amount of time Bid 125mg Syrup takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it, but for maximum effect, it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.

How long should you take Bid 125mg Syrup?

The duration of therapy with Bid 125mg Syrup depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Before starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.

Can Bid 125mg Syrup be taken on an empty stomach?

No, Bid 125mg Syrup should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal. Taking Bid 125mg Syrup with food increases the absorption rate of the drug. This further enhances the effectiveness of the medicine to treat the infection.

Can Bid 125mg Syrup treat UTI?

Yes, Bid 125mg Syrup can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI). But, it is prescribed only in cases of uncomplicated UTIs for 7 to 10 days. The medication is to be prescribed by the doctor only, self-medication is not advised. The severity of the UTI decides the kind of therapy needed to treat it.

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