Cefimak
Cefimak Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Cefimak Products
Uses of Cefimak Products
Cefalexin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat common mild to moderate bacterial infection.
Cefimak Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cefimak are Rash, Diarrhea, Urticaria, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin).
How Cefimak Products work
Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Patient Concerns about Cefimak Products
Frequently asked questions about Cefimak Products
Frequently asked questions about Cefalexin
Q. What if I overdose my child by mistake?
A single extra dose of Cefimak Dry Syrup is unlikely to do any harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cefimak Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. Can Cefimak Dry Syrup cause any serious side effects?
Yes, Cefimak Dry Syrup may rarely cause some serious side effects. These may include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, severe diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. If your child develops any such unwanted effects, consult your child’s doctor.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cefimak Dry Syrup?
Cefimak Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefimak Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Cefimak 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.
Q. Can Cefimak Dry Syrup impact my child’s digestion?
Cefimak Dry Syrup is an antibiotic and its use may affect or compromise the good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child experiences diarrhea while being on treatment with Cefimak Dry Syrup, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps.