Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension
Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension contains two ingredients, one antibiotic and one probiotic. While the antibiotic helps kill a wide range of bacterial infections, the probiotic prevents the antibiotic from causing digestive problems as a side effect. It does so by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine.
Donate Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension to your child with or without meals. Though the risk of developing a stomach upset is less with this medicine, giving it with meals will further reduce the risk. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is time for the next dose.
Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension may cause some minor and temporary side effects in your child. These may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
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. Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Ceflax
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Allergy
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension is recommended. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
FAQs:
My child is suffering from liver failure and his investigations showed high blood ammonia levels. Is it safe to give Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension?
No. It is better to avoid giving Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension as it contains lactobacillus which can further elevate the levels of blood ammonia and increase the risk of serious complications like coma.
What if I give too much of Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension by mistake?
Avoid giving more than the recommended dose because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. Although an extra dose of Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension is unlikely to harm, if you think you have given too much of Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension?
In rare cases, Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, and allergy. Forever consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension?
Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Ceflax 50mg Oral Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
No, yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. It is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. With symptoms often lasting for 7-10 days, this is exactly how a common cold generally progresses.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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