Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension
Description:
Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension is an antiparasitic medication that is used in the treatment of diarrhea and worm infections in children. It inhibits the growth of the parasite thereby treating the infection.
Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension can be given orally, either before or after food. Prefer giving it after food to prevent chances of stomach upset in your child and to enable better absorption of Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension. The usually prescribed frequency is two times a day. However, this may vary depending upon the type and severity of the infection as well as your child’s body weight and age. Therefore, stick to the dose, time, and way as prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose.
Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, urine discoloration, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these side effects persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Do inform your child’s doctor if your child has a heart problem, blood disorder, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, any chronic illness, or history of any prolonged antibiotic course. The doctor must also be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy. All this information will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Directions For Use:
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. Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension is to be taken with food.
Side Effects:
Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension 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-
Ordinary side effects of Nixide
- Urine discoloration
- Skin rash
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine)
- Nausea
Warning & Precautions:
Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension is recommended.
However, consult with your child's doctor before giving Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension to your child if they have severe kidney disease.
Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor before giving Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension to your child if they have severe liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. What if I give excess Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension by mistake?
No serious adverse effects have been reported after intake of high doses of Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension. But this does not mean that it is safe to give more than the recommended doses of Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension. In case you have given an excess of Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension to your child, consult your child’s doctor right away.
Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension for the prescribed duration?
If the complete dose of Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension fails to provide relief to your child, it could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microorganism. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a stronger impact on the infection-causing agent.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension?
Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. My child’s urine color has changed ever since he started taking Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension. Is it normal?
Affirmative, it is normal. The chemical properties of Nixide 100mg/5ml Suspension may change the urine color. It is a harmless side effect that will subside once the medicine is stopped after completing the treatment.