Ercef O Dry Syrup belongs to a group of medications called 'cephalosporin antibiotics' primarily used for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections of the skin, ears, lungs, prostate and urinary tract. Besides this, it also treats typhoid fever and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) like chlamydia and gonorrhoea.

Ercef O Dry Syrup contains 'Cefixime' (cephalosporin antibiotic) and 'Ofloxacin' (fluoroquinolone antibiotic) that work by preventing the formation of the outer covering of the bacteria (cell wall) required for their survival. Ercef O Dry Syrup prevents the release of a chemical messenger (mucopeptides) by the bacteria, thereby weakening and destroying the bacterial cell wall.

Take Ercef O Dry Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Ercef O Dry Syrup based on your medical condition. Ercef O Dry Syrup may cause some common side effects that include diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, and abdominal pain. However, some of these side effects do not require medical attention and will pass within a couple of days. If side effects persist or worsen, please consult their doctor.

Ercef O Dry Syrup is not allowed to be used in patients who are already taking any other antibiotics or have kidney or liver problems. It is usually not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. People with diabetes should contact a doctor before taking Ercef O Dry Syrup as Ercef O Dry Syrup can lower your blood sugar level in some cases.

Ofloxacin present in Ercef O Dry Syrup may cause and aggravate symptoms of existing peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in legs), tendinitis (swelling or tearing of a tendon), myasthenia gravis (skeletal muscle weakness), and respiratory issues like bronchitis, sinusitis.  Patients with central nervous system disorders or epilepsy (fits) should avoid intake of Ercef O Dry Syrup as its use is contraindicated for them.

Ercef O Dry Syrup is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Ercef O Dry Syrup are as follows:

• Soft tissue infections: Ercef O Dry Syrup treats bacterial infections of the skin and infected tissues.
• Intra-abdominal infections: Ercef O Dry Syrup treats bacterial infections within the abdominal cavity.
• Respiratory tract infections: Ercef O Dry Syrup treats infections of the sinuses, lungs, throat, and middle ear.
• Urinary tract infections: Ercef O Dry Syrup provides effective treatment for bacterial infections of the urinary system.
• Typhoid fever: Ercef O Dry Syrup treats systemic infection caused by Salmonella typhi.
• Nosocomial infections: Ercef O Dry Syrup prevents hospital-acquired infections caused by resistant bacteria.
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Ercef O Dry Syrup is used in the treatment of specific bacterial STIs by targeting the causative organisms.

• Take Ercef O Dry Syrup with or without food, or as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration for effective results.
• Swallow it as a whole with water.
• Do not crush or chew it.

• Helps treat a wide range of bacterial infections affecting the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues.
• Effective against typhoid fever and other gastrointestinal infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
• Used to manage ear, nose, and throat infections like sinusitis, tonsillitis, and otitis media.
• Provides relief from bronchitis and pneumonia by eliminating infection-causing bacteria.
• Treats urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis and pyelonephritis.
• Helps manage gynecological infections and certain sexually transmitted bacterial infections.
• Offers broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

• You should avoid taking Ercef O Dry Syrup if you are hypersensitive to ofloxacin, cefixime or other macrolide antibiotics as it may lead to overdose and toxicity.
• Ercef O Dry Syrup is usually not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Ofloxacin present in Ercef O Dry Syrup may cause and aggravate symptoms of existing peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in legs), tendinitis (swelling or tearing of a tendon), myasthenia gravis (skeletal muscle weakness), and respiratory issues like bronchitis, sinusitis.
• People with diabetes should contact a doctor before taking Ercef O Dry Syrup as Ercef O Dry Syrup can lower your blood sugar level in some cases.
• Patient with central nervous system disorder or epilepsy (fits) should avoid intake of Ercef O Dry Syrup as its use is contraindicated for them.