Axcef Oral Drops
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Product introduction
Axcef Oral Drops is an antibiotic used in children to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, ears, urinary tract, and more. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, helping to relieve symptoms and clear the infection. For proper effectiveness, complete the full course as prescribed.
Axcef Oral Drops may be given with or without food. Give it regularly and give it at a fixed time each day for best results. In case your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and the duration of the treatment will depend on the type and severity of the infection. Follow the prescribed schedule and instructions given by your child’s doctor.
Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms, as they are usually caused by viruses, and antibiotics do not 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 diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report them to the doctor.
Share your child’s full medical history with the doctor. Include any past allergies, heart issues, or blood disorders. Mention birth defects, airway blockages, or lung anomalies. Inform about digestive problems, skin conditions, or liver and kidney issues. This helps ensure safe and effective treatment. This information is important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Axcef Oral Drops
Benefits of Axcef Oral Drops
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Axcef Oral Drops 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.
Side effects of Axcef Oral Drops
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Axcef
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Indigestion
How to use Axcef Oral Drops
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Axcef Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Axcef Oral Drops works
Axcef Oral Drops 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. Axcef Oral Drops stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Axcef Oral Drops. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Axcef Oral Drops 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
Axcef Oral Drops 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 Axcef Oral Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Axcef Oral Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Axcef Oral Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Axcef Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Axcef Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Axcef Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Axcef Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Axcef Oral Drops?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regimen for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up; follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Only give Axcef Oral Drops to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Third-Generation Cephalosporins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Axcef with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefixime. Please consult your doctor. Cefixime may reduce the efficacy of Cholera
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefixime. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after discontin
Patient concerns
FAQs
What if I give too much of Axcef Oral Drops by mistake?
An extra dose of Axcef Oral Drops is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Axcef Oral Drops to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. An overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Axcef Oral Drops?
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 Axcef Oral Drops?
Axcef Oral Drops can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Axcef Oral Drops. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Axcef Oral Drops?
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 Axcef Oral Drops 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.
My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?
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.
Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?
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.
Can Axcef Oral Drops impact my child’s digestive system?
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. Axcef Oral Drops 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 Axcef Oral Drops, 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.
Can Axcef Oral Drops lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use,, and misuse of Axcef Oral Drops can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
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Name: Axter Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: b-2,1109, "palladium"corporate road, b/h. divyabhaskar, sg highway, makarba, ahmedabad - 380051 gujarat india.
Country of origin: India
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