Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

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

Uses of Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. 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 Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup in children

Vijocef 50mg 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 Vijocef

Abdominal pain
Rash
Nausea
Diarrhea

How can I give Vijocef 50mg 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. Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.

How Vijocef Dry Syrup works

Vijocef 50mg 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 the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

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

What if I forget to give Vijocef 50mg Dry Syrup to my child?

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

All substitutes

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

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₹70.0/Dry Syrup

Opox 50mg Dry Syrup

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₹69/dry syrup

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Cedon 50mg Dry Syrup

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₹58/dry syrup

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Polypod 50mg Dry Syrup

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₹85.8/dry syrup

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₹119.7/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 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 Vijocef 50mg 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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References

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Medicines for Children - information for parents and carers. [Accessed 26 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from:
Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Emergency care of children: Medication guides for use in Queensland. [Accessed 26 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from:
Ma TK, Chow KM, Choy AS, et al. Clinical manifestation of macrolide antibiotic toxicity in CKD and dialysis patients. Clin Kidney J. 2014;7(6):507-512. [Accessed 31 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from:

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