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Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine. It helps cure a wide range of serious infections caused by resistant bacteria. These may include infections affecting the skin, soft tissues, bones, brain, heart, urinary tract, lungs, and blood. It also aids in the treatment of resistant tubercular infections.

Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension in children

Benefits of Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)

In multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis, the causative bacteria produce an enzyme that makes the antibiotics ineffective. As a result, the bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic being used for treatment. Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is effective in treating MDR tuberculosis and Extensively Drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is not the first medicine that the doctor gives to treat tuberculosis. It is given only if the child suffers from resistant-tubercular infection.

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension in children

Lizospey 100mg Oral 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 Lizospey

  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
  • Diarrhea

How can I give Lizospey 100mg Oral 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. Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Lizospey Oral Suspension works

Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension must be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease as it can be a potential threat to liver functions although not very common.

What if I forget to give Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension to my child?

There is no need to panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s 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

  • 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.
  • Your child must drink plenty of water if he/she develops diarrhea as a side effect.
  • Discontinue Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or difficulty in breathing.
  • Only give Lizospey 100mg Oral Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Oxazolidinone derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Oxazolidinone

Patient concerns

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My daughter is given tb medicine even though she is not infected taking these medicine will cause tb???
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, TB medicines are given only when there is indication of tuberculosis. They are for treating tuberculosis.
Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
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Name: Spey Medical Pvt Ltd
Address: 612, 6th floor, DLF Tower-A, Jasola, New Delhi, 110025 India
Country of origin: India

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30.0 ml in 1 bottle
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