Cocomox Dry Syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Cocomox Dry Syrup contains two active antibiotics that are effective against a multitude of bacterial infections, including those of the ears, nose, sinus, tonsils, throat, lungs, heart, skin, and bones. It can also effectively treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.
Cocomox Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cocomox Dry Syrup1 and Cocomox Dry Syrup2.
Cocomox Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cocomox Dry Syrup1 and Cocomox Dry Syrup2.
Uses of Cocomox Dry Syrup in children
Benefits of Cocomox Dry Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cocomox Dry Syrup is a medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections, especially the ones which are suspected to be caused due to resistant bacteria. These infections may include otitis media (ear infection), rhinosinusitis (sinus infection), tonsillitis (infection of tonsils), dental abscess (tooth infection), pneumonia (lung infection), cellulitis (skin infection), and urinary tract infection. Usually, children start to feel better within 2-3 days of regular dosing. Make sure to finish the recommended course of the medicine as stopping the medicine abruptly may lead to ineffective treatment or may even worsen your child’s condition.
Side effects of Cocomox Dry Syrup in children
Cocomox Dry 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 Cocomox
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
How can I give Cocomox Dry Syrup to my child?
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. Cocomox Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cocomox Dry Syrup works
Cocomox Dry Syrup contains two active ingredients, Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. On the other hand, the presence of cloxacillin increases the efficiency of this medicine and helps in treating the infections caused by resistant bacteria. By doing so, it kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Cocomox Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cocomox Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cocomox Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cocomox Dry Syrup is recommended.
What if I forget to give Cocomox Dry 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’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Give Cocomox Dry Syrup to your child only for their current infection. Avoid storing the medicine for future use as it is impossible to judge whether the same medicine would work for any future illnesses.
- 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.
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ANTI INFECTIVES
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Why has my child been prescribed the combination of two antibiotics?
A combination of two antibiotics is prescribed when the doctor suspects that your child may have developed a bacterial infection caused due to resistant bacteria. Giving a combination of two antibiotics increases the efficiency of the medicine and helps in killing the resistant bacteria.
Q. Can I give Cocomox Dry Syrup to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Cocomox Dry Syrup for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Cocomox Dry Syrup to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Cocomox Dry Syrup can make the bacteria resistant.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Cocomox Dry Syrup?
Although rare, Cocomox Dry Syrup may cause some serious side effects such as 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 Cocomox Dry Syrup?
Cocomox Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cocomox Dry 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 Cocomox Dry 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. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
In the common cold, the mucus changes its color and thickens up with time, but this does not mean that your child needs antibiotics. Common cold symptoms often last for 7-10 days. In case they fail to clear up within this duration, reach out to your child’s doctor for guidance.
Q. Is Cocomox Dry Syrup safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?
No, do not give this medicine to your child in this case as a high percentage of children with infectious mononucleosis develop a skin rash (erythematous rash) while taking Cocomox Dry Syrup.
Q. Is it safe to give Cocomox Dry Syrup to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Cocomox Dry Syrup to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Cocomox Dry Syrup contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
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