Mexacillin

It is advised not to give Mexacillin Dry Syrup to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Mexacillin Dry Syrup contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.

No, it is not advised to give Mexacillin Dry Syrup if your child is suffering from infectious mononucleosis or even leukemia as Mexacillin Dry Syrup can lead to the development of skin rashes.

Giving your child Mexacillin Dry Syrup for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Moreover, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Mexacillin Dry Syrup can make the bacteria resistant. Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Mexacillin Dry Syrup to your child exactly as prescribed.

Although rare, Mexacillin Dry Syrup may cause some serious side effects such as skin rash, allergy, superinfection, bleeding problems, seizures, and blood cell abnormalities. In case your child develops any of these symptoms, consult the doctor at the earliest.

Mexacillin Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Mexacillin Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

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.