Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating uncomplicated typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Taxcure 50 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 lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. 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 Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup in children

Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup 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 Taxcure

Abdominal pain
Allergy
Nausea
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Diarrhea

How can I give Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Taxcure Oral Suspension works

Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if I forget to give Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup 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’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

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

Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup

₹44.0/Oral Suspension

Mahacef Dry Syrup

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹47.19/oral suspension

7% costlier

Cefiwok 50mg Redimix

Wockhardt Ltd

₹47.45/oral suspension

8% costlier

Safexim Dry Syrup

Abbott L

₹47.45/oral suspension

8% costlier

Milixim 50 DS Dry Syrup

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹48.61/oral suspension

10% costlier

Feeximm Dry Syrup

Fitwel Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

₹55/oral suspension

25% costlier

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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.
Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Only give Taxcure 50 Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation

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