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Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension


Your child’s medicine at a glance

Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat parasitic infections in children. It works by killing the infection-causing microorganisms.

Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension1 and Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension2.

Uses of Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension in children

  • Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension is given to treat a wide range of parasitic infections such as diarrhea, amoebic dysentery, amoebic liver abscess, and giardiasis. It works by stopping the growth of parasites and also helps in clearing parasite cysts (carrier state).

It is most likely that your child’s infection will start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. Make sure to complete the full course of treatment even if your child feels better. Stopping the medicine abruptly by yourself may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.

Side effects of Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension in children

Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension 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 Cironite M

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Metallic taste
  • Flatulence
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Urine discoloration
  • Itching
  • Skin rash

How can I give Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension 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. Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension is to be taken with food.

How Cironite M Suspension works

Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Metronidazole and Diloxanide. Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. Diloxanide is an amoebicide. It works inside the large intestine to kill the infection-causing amoeba (parasites). Together, they treat your infection effectively.

Safety advice

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension is recommended.
However, dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease. Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension to my child?

Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Discontinue Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension may cause an altered taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help. 
  • Your child must complete the entire course of the medicine. Stopping too soon may cause the pathogen(parasites) to multiply again and can lead to a recurrence of symptoms.
  • Discontinue Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
  • Never save the medicine for future illnesses since its effectiveness in future infections cannot be guaranteed.

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Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

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Approx 2inches parasitic worm came in stool
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
bandy plus once daily in night for 3 nights
There are rashes/small pimples on bum and back of knee and feet. Increasing with time. Is this serious infection.
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult skin specialist.This is Ashish can we do to hand foot mouth syndrome or some allergic skin manifestations or sometimes some parasitic skin infectionsThese can be due to many reasons few of them are hand foot mouth syndrome allergic skin reactions and parasitic infection of skinIf child is comfortable then no need to worry.Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.
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FAQs

What if I give excess Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension by mistake?

An extra dose of Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension does not usually have any side effects. However, you must always be vigilant because overdose increases the risk of unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. In case your child develops any of these symptoms, rush to your child’s doctor immediately. Do speak to the doctor if you think you have given too much Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension to your child.

What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension for the prescribed duration?

If Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension fails to provide relief to your child, it could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microorganism. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a stronger impact on the infection-causing agent.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension?

Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension?

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 should I tell the doctor before giving Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension to my child?

Inform the doctor if your child had or has heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood cells, seizures, psychiatric disorders, hypothyroidism, and hypoadrenalism. This is because there is a possibility that Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

My child has been passing red-brown urine ever since he started taking Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension. Is it normal?

Yes, it is normal. Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension contains metronidazole which can cause red-brown urine. It is a harmless side effect. It will subside once the medicine is stopped after completing the treatment.

What all lab tests do my child need to undergo while taking Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension for long-duration therapy?

If your child is taking Cironite M 100mg/125mg Suspension for long-term therapy, the doctor may prescribe Complete Blood Count (CBC), Liver Function Test (LFT), and Kidney Function Test (KFT).

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References

  1. Metronidazole benzoate [EMC SmPC]. Leeds, UK: Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2020. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Kazi MY, Bhatti MT, Khan HI, et al. Efficacy of Metronidazole & Diloxanide Furoate in Amoebiasis and Giardiasis. Annals of King Edward Medical University. 2002;8(4). [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Qureshi H, Ali A, Baqai R, et al. Efficacy of a combined diloxanide furoate-metronidazole preparation in the treatment of amoebiasis and giardiasis. J Int Med Res. 1997;25(3):167-70. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 110, patel estate rd, prabhat nagar, jogeshwari west, mumbai, maharashtra 400102
Country of origin: India

MRP
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50.0 ml in 1 bottle
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