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Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CEFADROXIL-250MG

Uses:

<p>Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup is used to treat bacterial infections in children. The detailed uses of Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup are as follows:<br/> • Treatment of bacterial infections: Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup is used to treat various bacterial infections in children.<br/> • Skin and soft tissue infections: Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup helps combat bacterial infections affecting the skin.<br/> • Streptococcal pharyngitis: Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup is used to treat throat infections caused by group A streptococcus.<br/> • Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup is effective against bacterial infections in the urinary system.<br/> • Impetigo: Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup helps manage bacterial skin infections in children.<br/> • Osteoarticular infections: Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup is used in cases of acute bone and joint infections.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is effective against infections of the upper respiratory tract (such as pharyngitis and tonsillitis), urinary tract (such as cystitis and pyelonephritis), and the skin and soft tissues (such as impetigo and cellulitis). It contains cefadroxil, a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by preventing bacteria from forming their protective outer wall, leading to cell death. Thereby, Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup helps treat bacterial infections.

FAQs

Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is effective against infections of the upper respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin and soft tissues.

Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup contains cefadroxil, a new semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic that works by preventing bacteria from forming their protective outer wall, leading to cell death. Thereby, it helps treat bacterial infections.

Common side effects of Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, sore tongue, abdominal pain, dyspepsia (indigestion), skin rash, and itching. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and will likely resolve on their own over time. However, if your child experiences these side effects persistently, consult your doctor.

Yes, Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup contains Cefadroxil, a cephalosporin antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections.

Consult the doctor immediately if you have given an overdose of Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup to the child. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose, as it does not help treat the condition faster but may lead to unpleasant side effects.

In rare cases, Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup may cause serious side effects like bloody diarrhoea, allergic reactions (itching, hives, rash), wheezing, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the face and throat. Consult the doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms.

To prevent any interactions, it is advisable to consult a doctor before administering other medications to the child during treatment with Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup.

Though Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup may not affect vaccines, it is recommended to consult the doctor if your child is due to undergo any vaccination.

If your child is on long-term treatment with Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup, the doctor may advise liver and kidney function tests to monitor the child’s condition.

A runny nose with yellow-green colour mucus may indicate that your child has a cold. Consult the doctor if your child has a cold as Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup may not be effective for this condition.

As Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic, it may affect beneficial bacteria in the gut while killing infection-causing bacteria, potentially impacting digestive health. If your child experiences any digestive problems during treatment with Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup, consult the doctor.

Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup does not cause resistance if used as prescribed by the doctor. However, repeated, prolonged or misuse may lead to resistance. Hence, it is recommended to use Cydroxil 250mg Dry Syrup only for the duration prescribed by the doctor.