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Cefolac Drop

ContainsCefixime (25mg)
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Packaging:10.0 ml in 1 packet
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Composition:Cefixime (25mg)
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassBroad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins}
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES

About Cefolac Drop

Cefolac Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating uncomplicated typhoid fever in children and adolescents.Cefolac Drop is best given an hour before or two hours after meals as that ensures better absorption. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. 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 the dose if it's the time for the next dose.Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms as they are usually caused by viruses, and antibiotics dont treat viral infections. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and allergy. Usually, these episodes subside once your childs 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 childs complete medical history to your childs 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 childs overall treatment.

How It Works

Cefolac Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating uncomplicated typhoid fever in children and adolescents.Cefolac Drop is best given an hour before or two hours after meals as that ensures better absorption. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. 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 the dose if it's the time for the next dose.Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms as they are usually caused by viruses, and antibiotics dont treat viral infections. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and allergy. Usually, these episodes subside once your childs 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 childs complete medical history to your childs 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 childs overall treatment.

How to 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. Cefolac Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What if you miss a dose?

Unless your childs doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if its almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Composition of Cefolac Drop

Cefixime (25mg)

Uses of Cefolac Drop

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key Benefits of Cefolac Drop

  • In Treatment of Bacterial infections Cefolac Drop is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. 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 Cefolac Drop

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Allergy

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

Safety Advice for Cefolac Drop

Alcohol
CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cefolac Drop. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cefolac Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cefolac Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Cefolac Drop, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving
UNSAFE

Cefolac Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
CAUTION

Cefolac Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefolac Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefolac Drop is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cefolac Drop is recommended.However, consult with your childs doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

An extra dose of Cefolac Drop is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cefolac Drop to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

Cefolac Drop can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefolac Drop. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

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 doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.

Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.

No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, a barky cough, pain, and discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.

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. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.

Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Cefolac Drop may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Cefolac Drop, 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.

Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use,, and misuse of Cefolac Drop can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.

Cefolac Drop is usually prescribed for 7-14 days. You should take it for the full duration of your treatment as advised by your doctor.

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