Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections

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. Montu 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension 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.

Q: What if I forget to give Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension to my child?
A: 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.

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 Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension 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 Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension. This could be due to a fungal infection. So, if your child develops any such effect, contact your doctor right away.

Your doctor has prescribed Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension 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.

Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.

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.

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension as it may cause increased side effects.

Discontinue Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Q. What if I overdose my child by mistake?

A single extra dose of Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension is unlikely to do any harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

Q. Can Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension cause any serious side effects?

Yes, Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension may rarely cause some serious side effects. These may include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, severe diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. If your child develops any such unwanted effects, consult your child’s doctor.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension?

Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension?

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.

Q. Can Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension impact my child’s digestion?

Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic and its use may affect or compromise the good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child experiences diarrhea while being on treatment with Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps.

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension 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.

Abdominal pain

Rash

Stomach pain

Nausea

Indigestion

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Kidney:CAUTION

Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zafalex 125mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Cefalexin monohydrate [EMC SmPC]. South Ruislip, UK: Aurobindo Pharma – Milpharm Ltd.; 2009 [revised 14 Dec. 2020]. [Accessed 16 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from: View
About Kids Health. Cephalexin. [Accessed 16 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from: View