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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Cefo L 50mg Tablet contains two ingredients, one antibiotic and one probiotic. While the antibiotic helps kill a wide range of bacterial infections, the probiotic prevents the antibiotic from causing digestive problems as a side effect. It does so by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine.

Cefo L 50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cefo L 50mg Tablet1 and Cefo L 50mg Tablet2.

Uses of Cefo L 50mg Tablet in children

Benefits of Cefo L 50mg Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cefo L 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including infections of the eyes, middle ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying.

Children usually start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. You must continue giving the medicine even after seeing this improvement because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.

Side effects of Cefo L 50mg Tablet in children

Cefo L 50mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Cefo L

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Allergy

How can I give Cefo L 50mg Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefo L 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cefo L Tablet works

Cefo L 50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cefixime and Lactobacillus. Cefixime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Lactobacillus is a live micro-organism that restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Cefo L 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefo L 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefo L 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cefo L 50mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Cefo L 50mg Tablet to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if I forget to give Cefo L 50mg Tablet to my child?

Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

  • Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
  • Cefo L 50mg Tablet may cause a bitter taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
  • Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
  • Never give Cefo L 50mg Tablet until and unless prescribed by the doctor. You must also never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms.
  • Stop Cefo L 50mg Tablet immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay.

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FAQs

My child is suffering from liver failure and his investigations showed high blood ammonia levels. Is it safe to give Cefo L 50mg Tablet?

No. It is better to avoid giving Cefo L 50mg Tablet as it contains lactobacillus which can further elevate the levels of blood ammonia and increase the risk of serious complications like coma.

What if I give too much of Cefo L 50mg Tablet by mistake?

Avoid giving more than the recommended dose because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. Although an extra dose of Cefo L 50mg Tablet is unlikely to harm, if you think you have given too much of Cefo L 50mg Tablet to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Cefo L 50mg Tablet?

In rare cases, Cefo L 50mg Tablet may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, and allergy. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cefo L 50mg Tablet?

Cefo L 50mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefo L 50mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Cefo L 50mg Tablet?

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.

The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?

No, yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. It is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. With symptoms often lasting for 7-10 days, this is exactly how a common cold generally progresses.

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References

  1. University of Michigan: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Lactobacillus acidophilus. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Children’s, Minnesota: Patient & Family Education Materials: Lactobacillus (Probiotics). [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Nationwide Children’s. Cefixime oral suspension. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. About Kids Health. Cefixime. [Updated 23 Apr. 2008]. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link

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