Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It helps cure a wide range of serious infections caused by resistant bacteria. These may include infections affecting the skin, soft tissues, bones, brain, heart, urinary tract, lungs, and blood. It also aids in the treatment of resistant tubercular infections.

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Lexilid Dry Syrup

Treatment of Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)
Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of Lexilid Dry Syrup

In Treatment of Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)

In multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis, the causative bacteria produce an enzyme that makes the antibiotics ineffective. As a result, the bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic being used for treatment. Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is effective in treating MDR tuberculosis and Extensively Drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is not the first medicine that the doctor gives to treat tuberculosis. It is given only if the child suffers from resistant-tubercular infection.

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

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Side effects of Lexilid Dry Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lexilid

Decreased blood pressure
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea

How to use Lexilid Dry Syrup

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. Lexilid DS Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Lexilid DS Dry Syrup with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Lexilid Dry Syrup works

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lexilid DS Dry Syrup.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, Lexilid DS Dry Syrup must be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Lexilid DS Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, Lexilid DS Dry Syrup should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease as it can be a potential threat to liver functions although not very common.

What if you forget to take Lexilid Dry Syrup?

There is no need to panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Lexilid DS Dry Syrup

₹35.0/Dry Syrup

Linetic Dry Syrup

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹400/dry syrup

1043% costlier

Dinotiv Dry Syrup

Emenox Healthcare

₹124/dry syrup

254% costlier

Lenzomore Dry Syrup

Morepen Laboratories Ltd

₹118/dry syrup

237% costlier

Lizemox Dry Syrup

Molekule India Pvt Ltd

₹120.05/dry syrup

243% costlier

Mapzolide Dry Syrup

Mapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹99/dry syrup

183% costlier

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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.
Your child must drink plenty of water if he/she develops diarrhea as a side effect.
Discontinue Lexilid DS Dry Syrup and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or difficulty in breathing.
Only give Lexilid DS Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Oxazolidinone derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Oxazolidinone

Patient concerns

My daughter is given tb medicine even though she is not infected taking these medicine will cause tb???

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, TB medicines are given only when there is indication of tuberculosis. They are for treating tuberculosis.

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

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