Efdicef Dry Syrup
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Product introduction
Efdicef Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It helps treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children, such as infections of the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
It is best if you give Efdicef Dry Syrup to your child an hour before or two hours after meals as that ensures better absorption. However, switch to giving it with food if your child develops a stomach upset. Make sure to adhere to the dose, time, and way mentioned by your doctor as it is advised depending upon the type and severity of the infection. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.
Efdicef Dry Syrup may have some mild side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away on their own. However, if these side effects persist or start bothering your child, speak to your child’s doctor immediately.
Make sure the doctor knows if your child has ever suffered from any allergies, heart diseases, blood problems, birth defects, airway blockage, lung disorder, digestive troubles, skin problems, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Sharing your child’s entire medical history will make it easier for the doctor to decide the most appropriate doses and design your child’s treatment plan.
It is best if you give Efdicef Dry Syrup to your child an hour before or two hours after meals as that ensures better absorption. However, switch to giving it with food if your child develops a stomach upset. Make sure to adhere to the dose, time, and way mentioned by your doctor as it is advised depending upon the type and severity of the infection. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.
Efdicef Dry Syrup may have some mild side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away on their own. However, if these side effects persist or start bothering your child, speak to your child’s doctor immediately.
Make sure the doctor knows if your child has ever suffered from any allergies, heart diseases, blood problems, birth defects, airway blockage, lung disorder, digestive troubles, skin problems, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Sharing your child’s entire medical history will make it easier for the doctor to decide the most appropriate doses and design your child’s treatment plan.
Uses of Efdicef Dry Syrup
Benefits of Efdicef Dry Syrup
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Efdicef Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine which effectively treats a range of bacterial infections. It also helps treat tonsillitis and pneumonia caused due to bacterial infection in the airways and lungs. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying. An improvement may be seen within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. However, you must finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Side effects of Efdicef Dry Syrup
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 Efdicef
- Allergy
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Vaginal moniliasis
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginal inflammation
- Protein in urine
- Increased gamma-glutamyltransferase
- High lymphocyte count
- Lymphocytopenia
- Microhematuria
- Increased urine leukocytes
How to use Efdicef Dry Syrup
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. Efdicef Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Efdicef Dry Syrup works
Efdicef Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the bacteria to survive. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Efdicef Dry Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Efdicef 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
Efdicef 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 Efdicef Dry Syrup, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Efdicef Dry Syrup, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Efdicef Dry Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Efdicef Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Efdicef Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Efdicef Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Efdicef Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if you forget to take Efdicef Dry Syrup?
Unless your child’s 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 it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give two doses at a time and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- It is essential that your child completes the entire course of antibiotics. Not finishing the full dose of medicine may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- If your child develops diarrhea as a side effect, encourage him/her to drink plenty of water.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Only give Efdicef Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- Discontinue the medicine and seek immediate help from the doctor if 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
Cephalosporins: 3 generation
Interaction with drugs
Taking Efdicef with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cefdinir may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefdinir. Ple
Iron may decrease the absorption of Cefdinir.
Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Cefdinir and Iron.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Efdicef Dry Syrup be given to children who are less than 5 months of age?
No. Safety and efficacy data in neonates and infants less than 6 months of age have not yet been established, so avoid giving it to kids younger than 6 months of age.
Can giving oral nutrition supplements (infant formula) interfere with the absorption of Efdicef Dry Syrup?
Infant formula does not cause any significant interference with the absorption of Efdicef Dry Syrup. Therefore, this medicine can be given with oral nutrition supplements (infant formula or baby milk).
What will happen if I give an excess of Efdicef Dry Syrup to my child?
Even though an extra dose of Efdicef Dry Syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Efdicef Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.
Can Efdicef Dry Syrup cause serious side effects in my child?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, severe gastrointestinal infections, blood cell count abnormalities, impaired glucose in blood, and electrolyte abnormalities. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
My child has type 1 diabetes and is on insulin therapy. Is it safe to give Efdicef Dry Syrup to my child?
No, Efdicef Dry Syrup can cause disturbed glucose levels in the blood. Therefore, it is not advised to give Efdicef Dry Syrup if your child is diabetic.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Efdicef Dry Syrup?
Efdicef Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Efdicef Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
My child is suffering from anemia and is on oral iron therapy. Is it safe to give Efdicef Dry Syrup along with it?
It is not advised to give Efdicef Dry Syrup with oral iron therapy as it binds to iron preparation in your child’s digestive system and can result in reddish stools.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Efdicef 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.
What laboratory tests will the doctor ask for while my child is taking Efdicef 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?
The color of the mucus cannot be used to understand whether your child needs antibiotics or not. It is normal for the mucus to change color during a common cold infection.
Can Efdicef Dry Syrup affect my child’s digestive system?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of antibiotics because apart from killing the bad bacteria, antibiotics may unintentionally kill the good ones too. On top of that, children often have a sensitive stomach which increases the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Efdicef Dry Syrup, 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.
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Name: Efpia Medicine Private Limited
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Country of origin: India
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