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Composition :

CEFUROXIME-125MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Dr Morepen Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

409, Antriksh Bhawan, 22 K.G. Marg New-Delhi 110001 India
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FAQs

Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide range of bacteria (bactericidal). It kills the bacterial cell by binding to the outer layer of the bacteria and blocking the activity of the enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). As a result, the bacterial cell cannot grow and multiply and finally gets killed.

No, it is a prescribed drug, given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side-effects.

You should avoid taking Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm with oral birth control pills, medicines that reduces gastric acidity (like antacids, omeprazole), immuno suppressing drugs (mycophenolate or mycophenolic), medicines used for reducing uric acid (probenecid), and some urinary glucose tests. Besides this, it also interacts with thyphoid and BCG vaccines.

Depending upon the severity of your medical condition your doctor may prescribe it to you daily for a specific duration. The usual dose ofCefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is 7 days (5-10 days), but depending on your current infection state your doctor may extend your dose intake for more days.

Try to stay well hydrated by drinking at least 6 glass of water or other fluid per day. Keep your underwear clean and try to use underwear made of cotton to avoid the spread of infection. Always keep your bladder empty as much possible by peeing regularly. Your doctor may prescribe cranberry juice with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infection.

After taking an antibiotic you may need to wait for up to three hours for eating or drinking any dairy products include milk as well as butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work dampen the effect of antibiotics.

If you have taken accidently over dosage of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm, you may have diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting. In rare cases it can also cause convulsion or seizures (fits). Try to reach out to doctor in this case.

No. Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm treats only bacterial infection. Cough, flu or cold are usually caused due to the viruses. So, you should consult doctor for these conditions.

Yes. Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm may interact with birth control pills and lowers its efficiency. So, you should tell your doctor if your are using any birth control pills.

No. You should complete the full course of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm as your doctor prescribes. After completing the full course, the Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm will work. You must take Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm at the right dose, times, and for the right number of days.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is a pregnancy category B drug. So, Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

Caution

No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed. However, as this medicine may cause dizziness, patients should be warned to be cautious when driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Consult your doctor, there is no substantial research yet on the use of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm

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Kidney

Caution

Consult your doctor, there is no substantial research yet on the use of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm can be given safely to children provided dose has been prescribed by a child specialist. However, There is no clinical evidences of using Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm in children under the age of 3 months.

About Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm

Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporin, indicated for treating a wide range of bacterial infections. It helps in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), Mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis), severe lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia), pyelonephritis (kidney inflammation due to the bacterial infection), uncomplicated gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection), Lyme disease (caused due to biting of infected black-legged tick insect) in adults and children above 12 years of age.

Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide range of bacteria (bactericidal). It kills the bacterial cell by binding to the outer layer of the bacteria and blocking the activity of the enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). As a result, the bacterial cell cannot grow and multiply and finally gets killed.

You should take Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm only if your doctor has prescribed you. Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is available in various forms, such as oral tablets, dispersible tablets, and oral suspension. Most bacterial infections get treated within one week, while some conditions might take longer. So, it would be best if you tried to complete the dose your doctor prescribed for the specific bacterial infection. During the treatment with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm, you may observe some mild and transient nature of common side effects like headache, dizziness,  stomach upset, overgrowth of candida (fungal skin infection), unpleasant taste in the mouth, diaper rashes, and eosinophilia (increased disease-fighting cells WBCs). These side effects are usually in the initial phase and then resolved after some time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know about them.

Overdosage of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm can cause brain problems (cerebral irritation with fits or convulsions attack). There is no clinical evidence of a Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm effect on the mother or baby during pregnancy. However, one should take the Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm with caution. Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is excreted in the breastmilk, so the nursing mother should cautiously take Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm. This antibiotic may cause dizziness, so patients should be cautious while driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is not recommended for people allergic or hypersensitive to Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm, penicillin, or other beta-lactam antibiotics. In the initial stage of the treatment, you might have diarrhoea and abdominal cramps due to loss of gut flora (good intestinal/gut bacteria that aids digestion). So, the doctor may prescribe you prebiotics or probiotics to increase the number of gut flora. You can drink alcoholic beverages while taking amoxicillin, as it does not interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm. Liver and kidney-affected people should take this medication with caution.

Uses of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm treats a wide range of bacterial infections caused due to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It helps treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections. Besides this, Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm also prevents in spreading of the infection after surgery and in the early treatment of Lyme disease caused by bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) in adults and children over the age of 12 years. The usual course of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm is seven days (5-10 days). But, your doctor might prescribe you Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm for a longer duration depending on the condition of infection. Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm has excellent antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus para influenza, Streptococcus pneumonia, S. pyrogens, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Suspension/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the whole contents.

Side Effects of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach upset
  • Overgrowth of candida (fungal skin infection)
  • Unpleasant taste in the mouth
  • Diaper rashes
  • Eosinophilia (increased disease-fighting cells/WBC) 

Drug Warnings

Special care should be taken by the people taking Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm who have allergic reactions to penicillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics. Use with other antibiotics may lead to a fungal skin infection known as Candida. Prolonged use of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm may also cause an overgrowth of other pathogens (like enterococci and Clostridium difficile), which can be prevented by stopping Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm. The case of colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) has been reported using Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm. Hence, it is important to consider the proper diagnosis of the patients who developed diarrhoea after taking Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm. If the symptom of diarrhoea persists for a longer duration, the patient may experience abdominal cramps. In this situation, you should discontinue the intake of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm immediately. The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (caused due to toxins released by the death of bacteria within the body during antibiotic treatment) has been seen in the patients taking Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm for the treatment of Lyme disease. Your ability to perform tasks that require judgment, cognitive, or body movement may be affected, and you may have dizziness. So patients taking Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm should be warned to be cautious when driving or operating machinery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefuroximeLepirudin
Severe
CefuroximeBCG vaccine
Severe

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CefuroximeLepirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
The therapeutic efficacy of Lepirudin can be decreased when used in combination with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml and Lepirudin together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CefuroximeBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
Co-administration of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml may reduce the anti-tumor activity of BCG in the bladder.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving BCG if you are currently being treated with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml. To ensure adequate response to your treatment, you should not receive BCG until after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
Co-administration of Dalteparin and Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml can increase the blood levels and effects of Dlateparin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml with Dalteparin together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
Taking these medications together might make it harder for your body to absorb atazanavir, which could make it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CEFUROXIME-125MGOther gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious and unspecified origin
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CEFUROXIME-125MGChronic kidney disease
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CEFUROXIME-125MGOther gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious and unspecified origin
Severe
How does the disease interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
Colitis: In some cases the use of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml may cause ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Colitis is commonly Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). Discontinue therapy if signs of CDAD are confirmed.

How to manage the interaction:
Antibiotics may cause Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD), which may range from mild diarrhoea to fatal colitis. Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis (inflammation of the colon) or pseudomembranous colitis (a severe inflammation of the inner lining of the large intestine). Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibacterial treatment of C difficile, and surgical evaluation is advised.
CEFUROXIME-125MGChronic kidney disease
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
Renal dysfunction: Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml is eliminated by the kidney in an unchanged form. Thus the plasma levels of the drug increase and prolongs the half-life. Adjust the doses of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml as necessary.

How to manage the interaction:
The serum concentration may be increased in patients with impaired kidney function as most beta-lactam antibiotics are eliminated by the kidney. Dose adjustment may be necessary for patients with kidney dysfunction. Regular renal function tests are advised during prolonged or high-dose therapy.
CEFUROXIME-125MGDependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
Dialysis : Most of the antibiotics are eliminated by hemodialysis. Therefore, administer Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml after dialysis or an additional dosage to be administered.

How to manage the interaction:
Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml serum levels may be decreased by hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Supplemental doses should be given at the end of each hemodialysis session.
CEFUROXIME-125MGConvulsions, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
seizure disorders: In some patients, seizures were reported with whom renal dysfunction which incase of dosage adjustment was not done. Discontinue Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml if seizures are reported.

How to manage the interaction:
Cephalosporin antibiotics may trigger seizures. Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml should be discontinued if seizures associated with drug therapy occur.
CEFUROXIME-125MGOther diseases of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
liver disease: With Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml, a transient increase in the AST, ALT, and alkaline phosphatase levels was observed. Use with caution and closely monitor for hepatic function is recommended.

How to manage the interaction:
Caution and monitoring is recommended in patients with liver disease as cases of hepatitis have been reported with the use of certain cephalosporins.
CEFUROXIME-125MGOther diseases of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm/30Ml:
Rarely, cephalosporins use may cause hypoprothrombinemia, with or without bleeding. Monitor for Prothrombin time.

How to manage the interaction:
Cephalosporins may be associated with reduced prothrombin activity/prolonged prothrombin time (blood takes too long to form a clot). Prothrombin time should be monitored in at-risk patients and managed as needed.

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No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Cefydoc-Ax 125 Paed Dry Syrup 15Gm in fighting off infections.

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