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Acrocef Dry Syrup

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Packaging:30.0 ml in 1 bottle
Acrocef Dry Syrup – Cefoperazone (NA)  by Acron Pharmaceuticals
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Composition:Cefoperazone (NA)
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassCephalosporins
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCephalosporins: 3 generation

About Acrocef Dry Syrup

Acrocef Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.Acrocef Dry Syrup fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.The most common side effects of this medicine include allergic reaction, diarrhea, abnormal liver function tests, and anemia. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased side effects.Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

How It Works

Acrocef Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.Acrocef Dry Syrup fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.The most common side effects of this medicine include allergic reaction, diarrhea, abnormal liver function tests, and anemia. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased side effects.Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

How to Use

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. Acrocef Dry Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Acrocef Dry Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Composition of Acrocef Dry Syrup

Uses of Acrocef Dry Syrup

Bacterial infections

Key Benefits of Acrocef Dry Syrup

  • In Bacterial infections Acrocef 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 Acrocef Dry Syrup

  • Allergic reaction
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal liver function tests

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Acrocef Dry Syrup

Alcohol
UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Acrocef Dry Syrup may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acrocef 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

Acrocef 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.Avoid prolonged use of Acrocef Dry Syrup, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving
SAFE

Acrocef Dry Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acrocef Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Acrocef Dry Syrup is recommended.

Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Acrocef Dry Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Acrocef Dry Syrup is primarily bactericidal(one which kills the causative organisms) but it may be bacteriostatic (one which slows down the growth of bacteria) also. Its activity depends on the organism, tissue penetration, dosage, and rate of organism multiplication.

Acrocef Dry Syrup acts by adhering to the proteins synthesized by the bacteria, thereby inhibiting the organisms to develop their protective covering known as cell wall. This kills the bacteria.

Usually, Acrocef Dry Syrup starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Yes, the use of Acrocef Dry Syrup can cause diarrhea. Acrocef Dry Syrup is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria but can also affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and cause diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

No, Acrocef Dry Syrup is not bad for the kidneys when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycosides (gentamicin, tobramycin) or other cephalosporins antibiotics, it may increase kidney damage. Therefore, it is advised to take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.

Acrocef Dry Syrup is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Acrocef Dry Syrup too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

If you forget a dose of Acrocef Dry Syrup, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

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