Treatment of Bacterial infections

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including infections of the eyes middle ear nose throat lungs skin bone and joints gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Children usually start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. You must continue giving the medicine even after seeing this improvement because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.

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. Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup contains two ingredients one antibiotic and one probiotic. While the antibiotic helps kill a wide range of bacterial infections the probiotic prevents the antibiotic from causing digestive problems as a side effect. It does so by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine.Give Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup to your child with or without meals. Though the risk of developing a stomach upset is less with this medicine giving it with meals will further reduce the risk. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection so stick to the dose time and way prescribed by the doctor. If 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.Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup may cause some minor and temporary side effects in your child. These may include vomiting diarrhea nausea abdominal pain and allergy. Usually these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child report to the doctor without any delay. Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor including any previous episode 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. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : CAUTION <p> Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup is recommended.However consult with your child’s doctor before giving Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup 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 the 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 | Allergy

CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. My child is suffering from liver failure and his investigations showed high blood ammonia levels. Is it safe to give Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup?::: No. It is better to avoid giving Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup as it contains lactobacillus which can further elevate the levels of blood ammonia and increase the risk of serious complications like coma.| Q. What if I give too much of Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup by mistake?::: Avoid giving more than the recommended dose because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. Although an extra dose of Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup is unlikely to harm if you think you have given too much of Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup to your child immediately speak to a doctor.| Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup?::: In rare cases Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting kidney damage and allergy. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.| Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup?::: Tabocef LB 50mg Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Tabocef LB 50mg 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 Tabocef LB 50mg 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. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?::: No yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. It is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. With symptoms often lasting for 7-10 days this is exactly how a common cold generally progresses.