Treatment of Bacterial infections

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Acef Syrup kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis) lungs (pneumonia) ear abdomen urinary tract bones and joints skin blood and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

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. Acef Syrup is to be taken with food.

Acef Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears eyes nose throat lungs skin gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.Give this medicine to your child an hour before or two hours after meals. If your child develops a stomach upset prefer giving it with food. Make sure to stick to the prescribed dose because it is given keeping in mind the type of infection its severity and the age and bodyweight of your child. In case your child gags and expels the medicine within 30 mins of intake repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms as this medicine is an antibiotic and doesn’t work on infections caused by 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 rash and headache. Usually these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child call the doctor right away.Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor including any previous episodes of allergy heart problem blood disorder birth defects airway obstruction lung anomaly gastrointestinal problem skin disorder liver impairment and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

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. Acef Syrup is to be taken with food.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Acef Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Acef Syrup is recommended.However dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Acef Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acef Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.

Chemical Class :: Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Abdominal pain | Rash | Nausea | Diarrhea

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. What if I give too much of Acef Syrup by mistake?::: An extra dose of Acef Syrup is unlikely to do harm. However if you think you have given too much of Acef Syrup to your child immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.| Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Acef 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 Acef Syrup?::: Acef Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Acef 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 Acef 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 Acef Syrup on a long-term basis?::: The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.| Q. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?::: Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.| 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.| Q. Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?::: In most cases bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.| Q. Can Acef Syrup impact my child’s digestive system?::: 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. Acef Syrup may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Acef 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 Acef Syrup lead to bacterial resistance in my child?::: Yes irregular treatment repeated use and misuse of Acef Syrup can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.