Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that is given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections associated with the ear, nose, throat, tonsils, lungs, and skin. It may also be prescribed as a second line of treatment for urinary tract infections.

Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Uniceph 125mg 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 Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup in children

Uniceph 125mg 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 Uniceph

Abdominal pain
Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting

How can I give Uniceph 125mg 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. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Uniceph Dry Syrup works

Uniceph 125mg 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. This activity 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

Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if I forget to give Uniceph 125mg 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 is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.

All substitutes

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

Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup

₹22.0/Dry Syrup

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₹17.37/dry syrup

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₹33/dry syrup

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Contact your doctor if your child has diarrhea that goes on for more than 4 days or if it is severe and watery, or contains blood.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.
Only give Uniceph 125mg 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.
You may see white patches inside your child’s mouth and throat after a prolonged intake of Uniceph 125mg Dry Syrup. This could be due to a fungal infection. So, if your child develops any such effect, contact your doctor right away.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

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