Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup
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Product introduction
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections that may affect your child’s eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup1 and Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup2.
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup1 and Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup2.
Uses of Thenfix Plus Dry Syrup
Benefits of Thenfix Plus Dry Syrup
In Treatment of Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever spreads through the intake of contaminated food and water. Children who have typhoid and do not require hospital admission can be well managed with Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup at home because of its excellent activity against organisms that cause typhoid fever.
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup is a combination of two different antibiotics that work together, in different ways, to treat various bacterial infections. Cefixime works by stopping the growth of bacteria and kills them. Ofloxacin prevents multiplication and repair of infection causing bacteria and prevents further spread of the infection.
This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, 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.
This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, 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.
Side effects of Thenfix Plus 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 Thenfix Plus
- Loss of appetite
- Allergy
How to use Thenfix Plus 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. Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.
How Thenfix Plus Dry Syrup works
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup contains two antibiotics. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while ofloxacin directly interacts with the genetic material of bacteria. As a consequence, the infection-causing bacteria stop growing further and the spread of the infection is successfully arrested.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thenfix Plus 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
Thenfix Plus 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
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if you forget to take Thenfix Plus Dry Syrup?
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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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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.
- Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Only give Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What if I give too much of Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup by mistake?
An extra dose of Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup is unlikely to do harm. However, you must still be vigilant because overdoses may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. If you think you have given too much of Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include 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 Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup?
Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Thenfix Plus DS 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 Thenfix Plus DS 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. Can Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the medicine may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Thenfix Plus DS Dry 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.
Q. Can Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, the infection-causing bacteria can become resistant to Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup because of irregular dosing, unrequired repeated use, and misuse of Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Thenfix Plus DS Dry Syrup may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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