Roxil 250 mg Suspension 100 ml

Therapeutic Indications Of Roxil Suspension It is indicated for the treatment of the following infections due to susceptible microorganisms when oral therapy is indicated: Streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis Bronchopneumonia, bacterial pneumonia Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: pyelonephritis, cystitis Skin and soft tissue infections: abscesses, furunculosis, impetigo, erysipelas, pyoderma, lymphadenitis Method Of Administration Of Roxil Suspension Adults and children weighing more than 40kg: The recommended dose for adults and children weighing more than 40 kg is 500 mg to 1g twice a day. Children weighing less than 40 kg: The oral suspension may be given to children weighing less than 40 kg. The amount of suspension and the number of times a day you should give the suspension to your child will depend on your child’s weight and the type of infection that is being treated. Your doctor will tell you exactly how to give the suspension. The usual recommended daily dosage for children < 40 kg is 30-50 mg/kg/day divided into two daily doses Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose. Undesirable Side Effects Of Roxil Suspension Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Indigestion Abdominal pain Severe itching Rash Tiredness Headache Dizziness Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Roxil Suspension The dosage must be adjusted according to the grade of renal impairment The occurrence of diarrhea may impair the resorption of other medications and therefore lead to an impairment of their efficacy. Super-infections with fungi (e.g. candida) can occur on prolonged treatment with cefadroxil. The result of the Coombs' test can be transiently positive during or after treatment with cefadroxil Urinary sugar should be determined enzymatically (e.g. with test strips) during treatment with cefadroxil since reduction tests can furnish falsely elevated values. Cefadroxil contains sodium Frequent checks on coagulation parameters are necessary during concomitant long term use of anticoagulants or thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors to avoid hemorrhagic complications Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements. Storage Conditions Of Roxil Suspension Store below 25°c Refrigerate the suspension after reconstitution and discard any unused portion after 14 days. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.