About Microcef 50 Dry Syrup
Microcef 50 Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents. Give this medicine to your child an hour before or two hours after meals. If your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. Make sure to stick to the prescribed dose because it is given keeping in mind the type of infection, its severity, and the age and body weight of your child. In case your child gags and expels the medicine within 30 mins of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double 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 this medicine is an antibiotic and doesn’t work on infections caused by viruses. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection. Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, call the doctor right away. Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episodes 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.
Uses of Microcef 50 Dry Syrup
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Microcef 50 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.
How to use Microcef 50 Dry Syrup
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. Microcef 50 Dry Syrup should be taken with or after food.
How Microcef 50 Dry Syrup works
Microcef 50 Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.
Side effects of Microcef 50 Dry Syrup
Most side effects do not need medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Talk to your doctor if they persist or worry you. Common side effects include:
- Rash
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
If you miss a dose
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.
Storage
Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children. How to store medicines at home.
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor about every medicine you take. Known interactions include:
- Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route): Severe Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefpodoxime Proxetil. Please consult your doctor. Cefpodoxime Proxetil may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
- Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route): Severe Cefpodoxime Proxetil may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefpodoxime Proxetil may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefpodoxime Proxetil. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after discontinuing Cefpodoxime Proxetil. Please consult your doctor.
- Cimetidine (Oral Route): Moderate To take Cefpodoxime Proxetil, ensure a gap of at least 2 hours before taking Cimetidine. Cimetidine may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
- Dexlansoprazole (Oral Route): Moderate If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Dexlansoprazole may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
Safety advice
Microcef 50 Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Usually, Microcef 50 Dry Syrup is considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney disease. Dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.
Microcef 50 Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
What if I give too much of Microcef 50 Dry Syrup by mistake?
An extra dose of Microcef 50 Dry Syrup is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Microcef 50 Dry Syrup 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 Microcef 50 Dry Syrup?
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.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Microcef 50 Dry Syrup?
Microcef 50 Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Microcef 50 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 Microcef 50 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.
Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Microcef 50 Dry Syrup 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.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
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.
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without medical advice. Details come from the product’s listing and may differ from the pack you receive; always read the label.
