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Kosecef-O Oral Suspension

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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.

Kosecef-O Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Kosecef-O Oral Suspension1 and Kosecef-O Oral Suspension2.

Uses of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension in children

Benefits of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension for your child

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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension at home because of its excellent activity against organisms that cause typhoid fever.

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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.

Side effects of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension in children

Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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 Kosecef-O

  • Loss of appetite
  • Allergy

How can I give Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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. Kosecef-O Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

How Kosecef-O Oral Suspension works

Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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

Kidney
CAUTION
Kosecef-O Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kosecef-O Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Kosecef-O Oral Suspension to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if I forget to give Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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.
  • 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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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.

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taxim O 200 mg twice daily for 10 days
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ZIFI-O 200 MG/500 MG TABLET two times daily for 10 days
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FAQs

Q. What if I give too much of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension by mistake?

An extra dose of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.

Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension?

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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension?

Kosecef-O Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Kosecef-O Oral Suspension. 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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension?

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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension, 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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension lead to bacterial resistance in my child?

Yes, the infection-causing bacteria can become resistant to Kosecef-O Oral Suspension because of irregular dosing, unrequired repeated use, and misuse of Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension 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 Kosecef-O Oral Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

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References

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