Treatment of Bacterial infections

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension helps treat infections that are caused by bacteria. It contains two medicines Cefixime and Clavulanic acid. Cefixime stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Clavulanic Acid enhances the activity of Cefixime against the bacteria as well as reduces resistance of the bacteria to the antibiotic. This medicine 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 the infectious bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

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. Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension 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 sinus throat lungs skin and urinary tract.Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension is best given an hour before or two hours after meals as that ensures better absorption. Giving it with meals is a good option if your child develops a stomach upset. Adhere to the dose time and way prescribed by the doctor because the dose and duration are advised depending upon the type and severity of the infection. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is time for the next dose.Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension does not treat cold and flu symptoms which usually occur due to a viral infection. Always remember that antibiotics should not be given in viral infections as they do not impact viruses. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting diarrhea nausea abdominal pain and allergy. These episodes should subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. If these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child report to the doctor without any delay.The doctor should be aware of your child’s complete medical history as this helps plan your child’s overall treatment. So inform the doctor if your child has or had any previous episode of allergy heart problem blood disorder birth defects airway obstruction lung anomaly gastrointestinal problem skin disorder liver impairment and kidney malfunction.

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. Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : CAUTION <p> Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension is recommended.However consult with your child’s doctor before giving Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

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 a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Nausea | Vomiting | Abdominal pain | Diarrhea | Allergy

CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. What if I give too much of Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension by mistake?::: If you think you have given too much of Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension to your child immediately speak to a doctor. Although an extra dose of Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension does not usually cause any harm overdoses do increase the risk of unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.| Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Abixim-CL 81.25 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 Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension?::: Abixim-CL 81.25 Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Abixim-CL 81.25 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 Abixim-CL 81.25 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. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?::: The color of mucus does not represent the kind of infection your child has. So yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During the common cold it is normal for the symptoms to last for 7-10 days and for the mucus to change texture and color.| Q. My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?::: No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat runny nose a barky cough pain and discharge from the ear it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.