Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup
Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup is a potent antibiotic that effectively treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, soft tissues, bones, joints, abdomen, and urinary tract in children. It also prevents infection after surgeries and animal or human bite wounds.
Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup can be given either before or after meals but giving it with food improves absorption and reduces the chances of stomach upset in your child. 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 already time for the next dose.
This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. 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. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.
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 Fortclav
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Allergy
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup 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
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup is recommended. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
FAQs:
My child is underweight and is not growing as per his age. Is it safe to give Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup?
Employ Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup with caution as it may be associated with blood clotting problems especially in children who are underweight and not growing adequately. This risk is further increased if the child has underlying liver and kidney disease. Consult your child’s doctor in such cases.
My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Can I give Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup to my child?
Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup may cause seizure activity, particularly in children who have kidney disease. So, Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup should be used with caution in children with a history of seizure disorder. If seizures occur, discontinue Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup and visit your child’s doctor right away.
What if I give too much of Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup by mistake?
An extra dose of Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
For how long do I need to give Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup to my child?
Donate Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup for as long as advised by the doctor. Usually, it takes 3 to 5 days for the infection to start improving. However, you must still finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Forever consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup?
Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup ?
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.
Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?
In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Hence, you must give antibiotics to your child only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Can Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup impact my child’s digestion?
Antibiotics kill the infection-causing bacteria, but while doing this they may affect the good bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, your child may develop diarrhea or some other infections as well. Moreover, children have a more sensitive stomach than adults, so the likelihood of developing a stomach upset is more. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Fortclav Duo Dry Syrup, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
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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