M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. 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 M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension in children

M Doxim 50mg 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 M Doxim

Abdominal pain
Rash
Nausea
Diarrhea

How can I give M Doxim 50mg 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. M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

How M Doxim Oral Suspension works

M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension 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 the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give M Doxim 50mg Oral 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 it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.

All substitutes

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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 M Doxim 50mg Oral Suspension 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

Cerebral palsy for physiotherapy

Dr. Mehtab Baig

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

I m Physiotherapist, but i m from lucknow

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have some serious back pain issue,for about 2 years now,sometimes it eases a bit but worsen more often. I feel the pain severely only after my afternoon sleep. Currently for around last one year having only zerodol th8 tablets to get some relief . Yet for last one week the pain is not easing even after having the tablet twice daily. Can you please help.

Dr. Mehtab Baig

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Stop zerodol tab. Do a m. R. I. First,M. R. I. Of whole spine

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