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All Details About Zithrox XL Oral Suspension
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Zithrox XL Oral Suspension
Description:
Zithrox XL Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medication. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and gastrointestinal tract.Zithrox XL Oral Suspension works by inhibiting the growth of the infection-causing bacteria and stopping it from multiplying. As a result of this, the spread of the infection is disabled. Zithrox XL Oral Suspension is usually given once a day, preferably in the morning. However, in the case of typhoid, it is to be given twice. Donate it with or without food at about the same time each day. However, it is best given with food since children often have a sensitive stomach and could easily get a stomach upset.
Medicine dose depends on the type of infection your child has, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight. So stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again.
Your child may start to feel better within 2 days of regular dosing. However, you must still complete the full prescribed course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly as that may worsen your child’s condition or increase the risk of reinfection. Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor about any previous episode of any allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Knowing the child’s medical history is critical for dose alterations and for 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. Zithrox XL Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Side Effects:
Zithrox XL Oral 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 Zithrox
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Warning & Precautions:
Kidney
CAUTION
Zithrox XL Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zithrox XL Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Zithrox XL Oral Suspension is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Dose modifications are generally not required in children with kidney problems.
However, Zithrox XL Oral Suspension is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Dose modifications are generally not required in children with kidney problems.
Liver
CAUTION
Zithrox XL Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zithrox XL Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observed.
However, discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observed.
FAQs:
What if I give too much of Zithrox XL Oral Suspension by mistake?
Zithrox XL Oral Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Zithrox XL Oral Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Zithrox XL Oral Suspension?
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 Zithrox XL Oral Suspension?
Zithrox XL Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zithrox XL 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 Zithrox XL 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.
Which all lab tests should my child undergo while taking Zithrox XL Oral Suspension on a long term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Can Zithrox XL Oral Suspension impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may too get affected. Zithrox XL Oral Suspension may kill off good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing your child’s risk of developing other infections. So, in case your child is having diarrhea while on Zithrox XL Oral Suspension, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Why is Zithrox XL Oral Suspension given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Zithrox XL Oral Suspension is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Revisenatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regimen advised by your doctor.
What should I avoid while taking Zithrox XL Oral Suspension?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Zithrox XL Oral Suspension should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Zithrox XL Oral Suspension. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Zithrox XL Oral Suspension increases the risk of sunburn.
Is Zithrox XL Oral Suspension a strong antibiotic?
Zithrox XL Oral Suspension is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Zithrox XL Oral Suspension has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Can you get a yeast infection from taking Zithrox XL Oral Suspension?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Zithrox XL Oral Suspension. Antibiotics such as Zithrox XL Oral Suspension can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Zithrox XL Oral Suspension or soon after stopping it.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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