Cloff XL Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medication. It is given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, throat, teeth, lungs, heart, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. It also helps treat bacterial infections that can occur in children with HIV due to their weak immune systems.

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

Uses of Cloff XL Dry Syrup in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Cloff XL Dry Syrup for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cloff XL Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Cloff XL Dry Syrup in children

Cloff XL 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 Cloff

Skin rash
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Rash
Injection site phlebitis
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abnormal taste
Dyspepsia
Taste change
Abnormal liver function tests

How can I give Cloff XL 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. Cloff XL Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Cloff XL Dry Syrup with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Cloff Oral Suspension works

Cloff XL Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the bacteria from utilizing proteins that are necessary for the bacteria to survive and perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cloff XL Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cloff XL Dry Syrup is recommended.
Cloff XL Dry Syrup is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. However, in cases of severe kidney disease, dose modifications may be needed

Liver

CAUTION

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

What if I forget to give Cloff XL 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. Just make sure that the next scheduled dose is at least 12 hours away.

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of this medicine. Stopping the medicine without completing the dose can bring back the infection or make the bacteria resistant.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Do not give Cloff XL Dry Syrup to your child for cold & flu until and unless advised by the doctor. Antibiotics are antibacterial medicines and do not work for symptoms caused due to viral infections.
Only give Cloff XL Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop the medicine and contact the doctor immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, and breathing difficulties soon after the intake.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Patient concerns

100 fever can i give cloff syrup My daughter has fever 100,i have given tempgesic but after 3 or 4 hours again fever,so can i give her cloff dry syrup with tempgesic,our doctor always give that medicine

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

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My daughter is having dry cough. And fever 101. For last 2 days. prescribed phexin , ascoril, and kalpol 5ml 3 times daily. Today being 3rd day still cough is there. Still fever is there. Should i give cloff with any other combinations. She is havihg throat pain. Dry cough. And fever. . Pla suggest

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

FAQs

Q. In what dose should I give Cloff XL Dry Syrup to my child?

The dose of Cloff XL Dry Syrup will be prescribed depending upon the kind of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight. Hence, altering it by yourself may cause side effects or make Cloff XL Dry Syrup ineffective. In fact, if you give the medicine in the prescribed dose, time, and way, your child may start showing improvement after a few regular doses. But, make sure to complete the full course without stopping the medicine abruptly as doing so may make your child sick again. Also, the remaining bacteria might become resistant to the Cloff XL Dry Syrup. Thus, following the prescribed treatment course is important and stressed upon for every medicine.

Q. What if I give an overdose of Cloff XL Dry Syrup by mistake?

Cloff XL Dry Syrup is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. But, it is important to be careful because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. So, if you think you have given too much of Cloff XL Dry Syrup to your child, it will be wise to speak to a doctor immediately.

Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Cloff XL Dry Syrup?

Some serious side effects of this medicine include abnormal heart conduction (QT prolongation), allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Get in touch with your child’s doctor if he/she develops any of these symptoms.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cloff XL Dry Syrup?

Cloff XL Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cloff XL Dry Syrup. 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 Cloff XL Dry Syrup ?

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. Which all lab tests should my child undergo while taking Cloff XL Dry Syrup on a long term basis?

The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests, liver function tests, and baseline ECG on a periodic basis to keep a check on your child’s condition.

Q. Can Cloff XL Dry Syrup affect my child’s digestion?

Since children have a sensitive stomach, they may develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. Moreover, taking antibiotics may kill off the good bacteria present in the digestive system along with the bad ones, increasing your child’s risk of developing stomach problems. So, in case your child is having diarrhea while on Cloff XL Dry Syrup, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.

Q. My child is suffering from a muscle weakness disorder. Is it safe to give Cloff XL Dry Syrup?

Use Cloff XL Dry Syrup with caution in children with neuromuscular disorders like Myasthenia gravis as it may cause exacerbation of symptoms and even onset of some new symptoms.

Q. How can the bacteria develop resistance against Cloff XL Dry Syrup?

Using Cloff XL Dry Syrup when your child does not need it will give the bacteria an opportunity to adapt to the medicine and develop ways to escape the medicine’s effects. This will make the medicine ineffective when your child actually needs it. Usually, when this happens, people say that the child has become resistant to the antibiotic, but in reality, it is the opposite. It is actually the bacteria that have become resistant to the treatment.

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