Lexkid Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Lexkid Dry Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Lexkid Dry Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Lexkid Dry Syrup

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Lexkid Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Lexkid Dry Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lexkid

Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting

How to use Lexkid Dry Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Lexkid Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Lexkid Dry Syrup does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lexkid Dry Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lexkid Dry Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Lexkid Dry Syrup, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Lexkid Dry Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lexkid Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lexkid Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lexkid Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lexkid Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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₹82.0/Dry Syrup

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Lexkid Dry Syrup to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Lexkid Dry Syrup and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

My kid having fever and cold consulted a doctor - suggested the medicine ESBRON LS drops,CORIMINIC drops,LEXKID , last two days the medicine been using but no improvment.

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use Paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

FAQs

Is cephalexin safe?

Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Can the use of Lexkid Dry Syrup cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Lexkid Dry Syrup can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

What if Lexkid Dry Syrup doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Lexkid Dry Syrup doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Lexkid Dry Syrup or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Lexkid Dry Syrup?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Lexkid Dry Syrup when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Lexkid Dry Syrup and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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