Colors Syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Colors Syrup is a medicine that helps treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children. These may include infections of the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. It works by stopping the multiplication of infection-causing bacteria thereby preventing the infection from spreading.
Colors Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Colors Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Colors Syrup in children
Benefits of Colors Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Colors Syrup is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections like airways and lung infections (such as pneumonia), ear, nose, and throat infections, tonsillitis, and urinary tract infections. It inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying. This medicine starts showing benefits within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. However, you must finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Side effects of Colors Syrup in children
Colors 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 Colors
- Abdominal pain
- Skin rash
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Hypersensitivity
- Drug eruptions
- Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
- Genital itching
- Increased liver enzymes
- Vaginal inflammation
How can I give Colors 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. Colors Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Colors Syrup works
Colors 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 causing resistance against further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Colors Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colors Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colors Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Colors Syrup is recommended.
Colors Syrup is relatively safe to use in children with liver disease. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
Colors Syrup is relatively safe to use in children with liver disease. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Colors Syrup to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. In case it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Colors Syrup is not recommended for children less than 1 month of age.
- Ensure that your child completes the entire course of antibiotics. Quitting in between may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Give your child 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.
- Avoid saving up the medicine for future use and focus on giving Colors Syrup to your child for their current infection.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Intermediate-spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 2nd generation
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is it harmful if I give a double dose of Colors Syrup to my child?
It is always prudent to stay alert while giving medicines to your child because overdoses increase the risk of worsening the condition or causing unwanted side effects. Though an extra dose of Colors Syrup is unlikely to do harm, you should speak to a doctor to make sure that your child remains unharmed.
Q. Can Colors Syrup cause serious side effects?
Not usually, but rarely it may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Colors Syrup?
Colors Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Colors 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 Colors 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 Colors 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. Can Colors Syrup impact my child’s digestive system?
Yes, antibiotics are often accused of causing an upset stomach because while killing the bad bacteria they may unknowingly kill the good bacteria too. As a result, the working of the digestive system may get disrupted. This risk of developing stomach infections is higher in children because they often have a sensitive stomach. You can reduce this risk significantly by giving this medicine to your child with meals. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Colors 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.
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Name: Mefro Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: F-67-68 Phase- VII, Industrial Area,Mohali -160055 Punjab, (India)
Country of origin: India
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