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Floxistar 50mg Syrup
Prescription Required
Your childโs medicine at a glance
Floxistar 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, abdomen and urinary tract. Floxistar 50mg Syrup is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.
Floxistar 50mg Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Floxistar 50mg Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Floxistar 50mg Syrup in children
Benefits of Floxistar 50mg Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Floxistar 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Side effects of Floxistar 50mg Syrup in children
Floxistar 50mg Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, theyโre likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your childโs doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Floxistar
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Itching
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Rash
- Genital itching
- Vaginal inflammation
- Phlebitis
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How can I give Floxistar 50mg 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. Floxistar 50mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Floxistar Syrup works
Floxistar 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic. It interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. These defects hamper the multiplication of the bacteria and affect its survival as well. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Floxistar 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Floxistar 50mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Floxistar 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Floxistar 50mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.
However, discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.
What if I forget to give Floxistar 50mg Syrup to my child?
Do not panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your childโs doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.
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Quick tips
- Do not panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your childโs doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Floxistar 50mg Syrup as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- 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.
- Discontinue Floxistar 50mg Syrup and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
- Only give Floxistar 50mg Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Patient concerns
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- 1. World Health Organization. The selection and use of essential medicines: report of the WHO Expert Committee on Selection and Use of Essential Medicines, 2019 (including the 21st WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and the 7th WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children). [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
- MacDougall C. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2018. p. 1017.
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Address: SCF-2, 1st Floor, Near Sangam Hotel, Wadhwa Nagar, Dakoli, Distt. SAS Nagar, 160104, Punjab, India
Country of origin: India
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