Ocef
Ocef Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Ocef Products
Uses of Ocef Products
Cefalexin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat common mild to moderate bacterial infection.
Ocef Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ocef are Rash, Diarrhea, Urticaria, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin).
How Ocef 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 Ocef Products
Frequently asked questions about Ocef Products
Frequently asked questions about Cefalexin
Q. What if I overdose my child by mistake?
A single extra dose of Ocef Syrup is unlikely to do any harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Ocef 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 Ocef Syrup cause any serious side effects?
Yes, Ocef 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 Ocef Syrup?
Ocef Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Ocef 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 Ocef 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 Ocef Syrup impact my child’s digestion?
Ocef 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 Ocef Syrup, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps.