Ritrocin
Ritrocin Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Ritrocin Products
Uses of Ritrocin Products
Clarithromycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
Ritrocin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ritrocin are Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Rash, Injection site phlebitis, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Abnormal taste, Dyspepsia, Taste change, Abnormal liver function tests.
How Ritrocin Products work
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Patient Concerns about Ritrocin Products
Frequently asked questions about Ritrocin Products
Frequently asked questions about Clarithromycin
Q. In what dose should I give Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup to my child?
The dose of Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup will be prescribed depending upon the kind of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight. Hence, altering it by yourself may cause side effects or make Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup ineffective. In fact, if you give the medicine in the prescribed dose, time, and way, your child may start showing improvement after a few regular doses. But, make sure to complete the full course without stopping the medicine abruptly as doing so may make your child sick again. Also, the remaining bacteria might become resistant to the Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup. Thus, following the prescribed treatment course is important and stressed upon for every medicine.
Q. What if I give an overdose of Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup by mistake?
Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. But, it is important to be careful because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. So, if you think you have given too much of Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup to your child, it will be wise to speak to a doctor immediately.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include abnormal heart conduction (QT prolongation), allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Get in touch with your child’s doctor if he/she develops any of these symptoms.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup?
Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Ritrocin 125mg 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 Ritrocin 125mg 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. Which all lab tests should my child undergo while taking Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup on a long term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests, liver function tests, and baseline ECG on a periodic basis to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. Can Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup affect my child’s digestion?
Since children have a sensitive stomach, they may develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. Moreover, taking antibiotics may kill off the good bacteria present in the digestive system along with the bad ones, increasing your child’s risk of developing stomach problems. So, in case your child is having diarrhea while on Ritrocin 125mg 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.
Q. My child is suffering from a muscle weakness disorder. Is it safe to give Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup?
Use Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup with caution in children with neuromuscular disorders like Myasthenia gravis as it may cause exacerbation of symptoms and even onset of some new symptoms.
Q. How can the bacteria develop resistance against Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup?
Using Ritrocin 125mg Dry Syrup when your child does not need it will give the bacteria an opportunity to adapt to the medicine and develop ways to escape the medicine’s effects. This will make the medicine ineffective when your child actually needs it. Usually, when this happens, people say that the child has become resistant to the antibiotic, but in reality, it is the opposite. It is actually the bacteria that have become resistant to the treatment.