Cefoprox 100mg (Cefpodoxime)

What is Cefoprox 100mg?

Cefoprox 100mg is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

Give this medicine to your child an hour before or two hours after meals. If your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. Make sure to stick to the prescribed dose because it is given keeping in mind the type of infection, its severity, and the age and body weight of your child. In case your child gags and expels the medicine within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it’s the time for the next dose.

How Cefoprox Oral Suspension Works

Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

How Can I Give Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup To My Child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup For Your Child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side Effects Of Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup In Children

Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Cefoprox

• Abdominal pain
• Rash
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Warning

Kidney

Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Usually, Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup is considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney disease. Dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What If I Forget To Give Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup To My Child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.

FAQ’s

1. What if I give too much of Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup by mistake?

An extra dose of Cefoprox 100 mg Dry Syrup is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cefoprox 100 mg Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

2. Are there any possible serious side effects of Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup?

Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

3. Can other medicines be give at the same time as Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup?

Cefoprox 100 mg Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

4. Can I get my child vaccinate while on treatment with Cefoprox 100mg Dry Syrup?

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinate. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinate until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be give.