Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor 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.

Uses of Sporidex Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Sporidex Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. 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 Sporidex Oral Suspension

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 Sporidex

Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting

How to use Sporidex Oral Suspension

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. Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sporidex Oral Suspension works

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension 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

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension 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 Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sporidex Oral Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension

₹119.0/Oral Suspension

Phexin Suspension

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹152.8/oral suspension

28% costlier

Cephawin Oral Suspension

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹105/oral suspension

12% cheaper

Sporicef-DS Dry Syrup

Nitro Organics

₹59/oral suspension

50% cheaper

Cefavamp 250 Dry Syrup Mix Fruit

Fibovil Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹144/oral suspension

21% costlier

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

Skin rashes Observed after taking sporidex 250 mg tablets

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult skin specialist

Want to taka antibiotics 3more days. Sporidex Af 750mg 5days course already got over

Dr. Ankit Soni

Homeopathy

Please consult a doctor that is presently treating you Do not indulge into self drugging as this is dangerous

My child is of 5+ yrs age.After consultation with his Padeatric doctors he is using sphoridex 250mg tablets for 3 times a day.But taking it first time today for twice a day.he is having loose and vomiting twice.So,please let me know is it ok to continue for rest 4 days as his course suggested.He was suffering from oral scars and fever with 100 degree.but now no fever is there

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, sporidex is an antibiotic and usedb for treament of bacterial infection on examination. If the child is having vomits withbtab, you can give syp cephalexin in same doses orally. It is always better to complete full course of antibiotic treatment if started.Also consult with your pediatrician for othwr option if he feels appropriate.

Having urine infection since about a month. Took several antibiotics after consultation with doctor but they all show effect only for starting 2 days and then that antibiotic doesn't work. I have taken sporidex 500, zefu cv 500, norflox 400, levofloxin, cefodoxime (each taken for atleast 4-5 days). All work for starting two days then no effect and infection starts to increase. Urine culture report is attached. Kindly suggest medication since problem is increasing day by day.

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

You should consult a urologist and get a few tests done since we need to know the cause of your recurrent urinary tract infections.

User feedback

Patients taking Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension

Once A Day

60%

Thrice A Day

30%

Twice A Day

10%

FAQs

Is cephalexin safe?

Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Can the use of Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

What if Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Sporidex Redimix Oral Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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