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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It contains Cefpodoxime, which kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash and itching. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

CEFPODOXIME-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml belongs to the group of cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.

In some cases, Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Talk to your doctor if you have/had inflammation in the bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. 

Uses of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml are as follows:

  • Bacterial Infections: Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is often prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
  • Sinusitis Treatment: Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml can be effective in treating sinusitis, a condition involving the inflammation and infection of the sinus cavities.
  • Gonorrhea Treatment: Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml can be utilized in the treatment of gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
  • Pneumonia Management: Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may be involved in the management and treatment of pneumonia, especially when caused by susceptible bacteria, helping to alleviate symptoms and speed up recovery.

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Directions for Use

  • Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml can be taken with food to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called 'cephalosporins' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

How Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml Works

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

What if I have taken an overdose of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml, let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml to prevent unpleasant side effects. Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml:
Co-administration of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml with the Cholera vaccine may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving the Cholera vaccine if you are currently being treated with Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml or have been treated within the last 14 days. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml:
Co-administration of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml with Heparin may enhance the levels or effects of heparin by anticoagulation (preventing blood from clotting).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml can be taken with Heparin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml as it might cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml does not affect your driving ability.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.

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Heart

Please consult your doctor before using Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.

FAQs

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Diarrhoea is the common side effect of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml. Drink lots of water and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or have severe diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

It is recommended to complete the course of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic-resistance).

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml preferably with food. Taking Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml.

Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml. Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml.

No, Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Yes, Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Yes, Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may cause constipation as a side effect. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to the doctor if the condition persists or worsens.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml starts working within 2-3 hours. However, it might take a few days to notice the full benefits.

Consult the doctor if you do not get better even after using Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml for the prescribed duration or if the condition worsens during treatment.

Yes, Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). It works by killing infection causing bacteria.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml can be taken during pregnant or breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Store Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Monocef-O 50 Mango Flavour Paediatric Oral Drops 10 ml as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001, India.
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