Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml
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About Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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. Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.
In some cases, Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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. Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml are as follows:
- Bacterial Infections: Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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: Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml can be effective in treating sinusitis, a condition involving the inflammation and infection of the sinus cavities.
- Gonorrhea Treatment: Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml can be utilized in the treatment of gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Pneumonia Management: Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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
- Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Key Benefits
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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. Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml Works
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- 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.
- Inform your doctor if you suspect a fungal skin infection for proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Wash the affected area with mild soap and water to prevent spreading.
- Avoid sharing personal items like towels, clothing, or makeup to prevent spreading.
- Wash your hands regularly, especially after touching the affected area.
- Avoid scratching, as it can worsen or spread the infection. Keep the area covered to prevent itching.
- If your symptoms worsen or don't get better, seek professional help.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
What if I have taken an overdose of Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml
Drug Warnings
Do not take Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml to prevent unpleasant side effects. Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.
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Co-administration of Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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.
Co-administration of Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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, Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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.
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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.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml as it might cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml does not affect your driving ability.
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.
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.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Heart
Please consult your doctor before using Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
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Please consult a doctor before administering Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.
FAQs
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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).
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml preferably with food. Taking Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml.
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml. Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml.
No, Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Yes, Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Yes, Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml for the prescribed duration or if the condition worsens during treatment.
Yes, Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml may be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). It works by killing infection causing bacteria.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 ml should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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.
Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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 Spectratil 50 mg Suspension 5 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.
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