Addox-CV Dry Syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Addox-CV Dry Syrup is a potent antibiotic made up of two active medicines. It is given to children to treat a wide range of severe bacterial infections targeting the ear, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria thereby preventing the infection spread.
Addox-CV Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Addox-CV Dry Syrup1 and Addox-CV Dry Syrup2.
Addox-CV Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Addox-CV Dry Syrup1 and Addox-CV Dry Syrup2.
Uses of Addox-CV Dry Syrup in children
- Treatment of Respiratory tract infection
Benefits of Addox-CV Dry Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Respiratory tract infection
Respiratory tract infections are those infections that can affect the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Addox-CV Dry Syrup contains two different medicines, Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause respiratory tract infections. Cefpodoxime Proxetil works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against bacteria.
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.
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 Addox-CV Dry Syrup in children
Addox-CV 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 Addox-CV
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginal infection
- Fungal infection of vagina
How can I give Addox-CV 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. Addox-CV Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Addox-CV Dry Syrup works
Addox-CV Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against bacteria.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Addox-CV Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Addox-CV Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease. Consult with your doctor.
However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease. Consult with your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Addox-CV Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Addox-CV Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Addox-CV Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Addox-CV Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Addox-CV Dry Syrup to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.
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Quick tips
- Complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Addox-CV Dry 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 Addox-CV Dry 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.
- Do not give Addox-CV Dry Syrup to treat common cold and flu-like symptoms caused by viruses.
- Stop Addox-CV Dry 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
Q. What if I give too much of Addox-CV Dry Syrup by mistake?
Addox-CV Dry Syrup is safe and usually an extra dose of it would not do any harm. But since overdose increases the risk of side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition, you must speak to a doctor immediately if you think you have given too much of Addox-CV Dry Syrup to your child.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Addox-CV 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 Addox-CV Dry Syrup?
Addox-CV Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Addox-CV 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 Addox-CV 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. Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Addox-CV Dry Syrup on a long-term basis?
The doctor may keep a check on your child’s condition by prescribing kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically.
Q. Can Addox-CV 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 good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Addox-CV Dry Syrup may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones too, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child develops diarrhea while on Addox-CV 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.
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