Pincef 25mg Oral Drops 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.

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Pincef Oral Drops

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Pincef Oral Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops 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 Pincef Oral Drops

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 Pincef

Abdominal pain
Allergy
Nausea
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Diarrhea

How to use Pincef Oral Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Pincef 25mg Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pincef Oral Drops works

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops 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 Pincef 25mg Oral Drops does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops 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

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops 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 Pincef 25mg Oral Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pincef 25mg Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Pincef 25mg Oral Drops is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if you forget to take Pincef Oral Drops?

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.

Pincef 25mg Oral Drops

₹53.0/Oral Drops

Hifen 25mg Oral Drops

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₹44.6/oral drops

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C Tax-O 25mg Oral Drops

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₹64.6/oral drops

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Taxone O 25mg Oral Drops

Mapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹55.5/oral drops

5% costlier

Traxol O 25mg Oral Drops

Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹53.17/oral drops

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₹42.35/oral drops

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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 Pincef 25mg Oral Drops 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

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