Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It can also be used in treating uncomplicated typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

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

Uses of Geefaxim Dry Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Geefaxim Dry Syrup

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and urinary tract among others. 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 Geefaxim Dry Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Geefaxim

Abdominal pain
Allergy
Nausea
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Diarrhea

How to use Geefaxim Dry Syrup

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. Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Geefaxim Dry Syrup works

Geefaxim 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 them resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if you forget to take Geefaxim Dry Syrup?

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’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

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

Geefaxim 50mg Dry Syrup

₹55.1/Dry Syrup

Omnix 50 Dry Syrup

Cipla Ltd

₹48.61/dry syrup

12% cheaper

Ziprax 50mg Dry Syrup

Cipla Ltd

₹48.61/dry syrup

12% cheaper

Hifen 50mg Dry Syrup

Hetero Drugs Ltd

₹40.1/dry syrup

27% cheaper

Fixime 50mg Dry Syrup

Wockhardt Ltd

₹43.04/dry syrup

22% cheaper

Fixx 50mg Dry Syrup

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹44.01/dry syrup

20% cheaper

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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 Geefaxim 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

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Dermatology

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

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