Treatment of Bacterial infections

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Opox 25mg Oral Drops 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 marked dropper and take it as directed. Opox 25mg Oral Drops is to be taken with food.

Opox 25mg Oral Drops 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 the 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 marked dropper and take it as directed. Opox 25mg Oral Drops is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : SAFE <p> Consuming alcohol with Opox 25mg Oral Drops does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Opox 25mg Oral Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Opox 25mg Oral Drops is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Opox 25mg Oral Drops since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Opox 25mg Oral Drops may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Opox 25mg Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Opox 25mg Oral Drops is recommended.However dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Opox 25mg Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Opox 25mg Oral Drops 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

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Q. What if I give too much of Opox 25mg Oral Drops by mistake?::: An extra dose of Opox 25mg Oral Drops is unlikely to do harm. However if you think you have given too much of Opox 25mg Oral Drops 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 Opox 25mg Oral Drops?::: 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. What other medicines should not be given along with Opox 25mg Oral Drops?::: Avoid giving Opox 25mg Oral Drops along with medicines like Aminoglycosides such as amikacin gentamicin streptomycin anticoagulants (blood-thinners) such as warfarin PPIs like Pentaprozole and H2 blockers such as Famotidine. Before you start giving Opox 25mg Oral Drops to your child let your child’s doctor know if your child is taking any of the above-mentioned medicines.| Q. Can I vaccinate my child while he is taking Opox 25mg Oral Drops?::: It is advised to inform the doctor if your child is taking Opox 25mg Oral Drops at the time of vaccinations like BCG cholera and typhoid as Opox 25mg Oral Drops can neutralize the effect of these vaccines.| Q. Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Opox 25mg Oral Drops 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 Opox 25mg Oral Drops 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. Opox 25mg Oral Drops 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 Opox 25mg Oral Drops 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 Opox 25mg Oral Drops lead to bacterial resistance in my child?::: Yes irregular treatment repeated use and misuse of Opox 25mg Oral Drops can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.