Extacef LB Syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Extacef LB Syrup contains two ingredients, one antibiotic and one probiotic. While the antibiotic helps kill a wide range of bacterial infections, the probiotic prevents the antibiotic from causing digestive problems as a side effect. It does so by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine.
Extacef LB Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Extacef LB Syrup1 and Extacef LB Syrup2.
Extacef LB Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Extacef LB Syrup1 and Extacef LB Syrup2.
Uses of Extacef LB Syrup in children
Benefits of Extacef LB Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Extacef LB Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including infections of the eyes, middle ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying.
Children usually start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. You must continue giving the medicine even after seeing this improvement because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Children usually start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. You must continue giving the medicine even after seeing this improvement because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Side effects of Extacef LB Syrup in children
Extacef LB 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 Extacef LB
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Allergy
How can I give Extacef LB 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. Extacef LB Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Extacef LB Syrup works
Extacef LB Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cefixime and Lactobacillus. Cefixime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Lactobacillus is a live micro-organism that restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Extacef LB Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Extacef LB Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Extacef LB Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Extacef LB Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Extacef LB Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Extacef LB Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Extacef LB 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
- 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.
- Extacef LB Syrup may cause a bitter taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Never give Extacef LB Syrup until and unless prescribed by the doctor. You must also never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms.
- Stop Extacef LB Syrup immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Patient concerns
FAQs
My child is suffering from liver failure and his investigations showed high blood ammonia levels. Is it safe to give Extacef LB Syrup?
No. It is better to avoid giving Extacef LB Syrup as it contains lactobacillus which can further elevate the levels of blood ammonia and increase the risk of serious complications like coma.
What if I give too much of Extacef LB Syrup by mistake?
Avoid giving more than the recommended dose because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. Although an extra dose of Extacef LB Syrup is unlikely to harm, if you think you have given too much of Extacef LB Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Extacef LB Syrup?
In rare cases, Extacef LB Syrup may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, and allergy. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Extacef LB Syrup?
Extacef LB Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Extacef LB 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 Extacef LB 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.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
No, yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. It is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. With symptoms often lasting for 7-10 days, this is exactly how a common cold generally progresses.
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Address: Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
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