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ELTOCIN 60ML SUSPENSION

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Eltocin 125mg Suspension

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YOUR CHILD’S MEDICINE AT A GLANCE

Eltocin 125mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat bacterial infections of the eye, ear, nose, throat, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract. Also given as an alternative therapy to penicillin allergy, Eltocin 125mg Suspension may help treat certain specific infections such as pertussis (whooping cough) and diphtheria.

Prefer giving Eltocin 125mg Suspension on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after food) as that will enhance the medicine’s absorption. However, if stomach upset occurs, give it with a small amount of food. Eltocin 125mg Suspension is usually given four times a day. Since the dose depends upon the type of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight, make sure to stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.

The usual duration of the treatment is 5 to 10 days, depending upon infection severity and how well your child responds to the treatment. Ensure that your child completes the full prescribed course of the medicine as stopping it abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or increase the risk of reinfection. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help your child calm down and then give the same dose again.

This medicine may have some mild side effects. including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These side effects should recede on their own within a few days. However, in case these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.

Inform your child’s doctor if your child has a history of allergies, heart problems, liver impairment, or kidney malfunction. Knowing the child’s medical history is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.


USES OF ELTOCIN 125MG SUSPENSION IN CHILDREN

BENEFITS OF ELTOCIN 125MG SUSPENSION FOR YOUR CHILD

In Treatment of Pertussis

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can be life-threatening for infants. It is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like “whoop”. It is easily preventable by vaccine, but Eltocin 125mg Suspension is given if a child develops the infection.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF ELTOCIN 125MG SUSPENSION IN CHILDREN

Eltocin 125mg Suspension 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 Eltocin

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Allergy

HOW CAN I GIVE ELTOCIN 125MG SUSPENSION 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. Eltocin 125mg Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW ELTOCIN SUSPENSION WORKS

Eltocin 125mg Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

SAFETY ADVICE

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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eltocin 125mg Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eltocin 125mg Suspension is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.
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Liver

CAUTION
Eltocin 125mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eltocin 125mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF I FORGET TO GIVE ELTOCIN 125MG SUSPENSION 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. But, if it is nearly time for the next dose, just give the upcoming dose at the right time. Do not double the dose.

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