INTRODUCTION:
In Treatment of Bacterial infections Wixim 50mg 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.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Bacterial infections
Side Effects:
Allergy | Nausea | Stomach pain | Indigestion | Diarrhea
How to use:
Treatment of Bacterial infections
How it works:
Wixim 50mg 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.
Interactions / Warnings:
- Kidney : CAUTION - Wixim 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Wixim 50mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Wixim 50mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Wixim 50mg Syrup is recommended. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Wixim 50mg Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
Faq for medicine:
Q. What if I give too much of Wixim 50mg Syrup by mistake?::: An extra dose of Wixim 50mg Syrup is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Wixim 50mg Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.| Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Wixim 50mg Syrup?::: Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.| Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Wixim 50mg Syrup?::: Wixim 50mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Wixim 50mg Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Wixim 50mg Syrup?::: Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.| Q. Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Wixim 50mg Syrup on a long-term basis?::: The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.| Q. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?::: Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.| Q. Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?::: In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.| Q. Can Wixim 50mg Syrup impact my child’s digestive system?::: Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Wixim 50mg Syrup may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Wixim 50mg Syrup, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.| Q. Can Wixim 50mg Syrup lead to bacterial resistance in my child? ::: Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use,, and misuse of Wixim 50mg Syrup can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.| Q. How long should I take Wixim 50mg Syrup?::: Wixim 50mg Syrup is usually prescribed for 7-14 days. You should take it for the full duration of your treatment as advised by your doctor.
Medicine interaction:
Always consult a healthcare professional before using any medication. If you have specific questions about a particular medicine, please consult a pharmacist or a doctor for personalized advice
USE OF:
Treatment of Bacterial infections
Liver Interaction:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
KIDNEY INTERACTION:
CAUTION
SAFETY ADVICE:
- Kidney : CAUTION - Wixim 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Wixim 50mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Wixim 50mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Wixim 50mg Syrup is recommended. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Wixim 50mg Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
PRIMARY USE:
Treatment of Bacterial infections
FACT BOX:
Chemical Class::Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins}|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class::Cephalosporins: 3 generation
Q & A:
Q. What if I give too much of Wixim 50mg Syrup by mistake?::: An extra dose of Wixim 50mg Syrup is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Wixim 50mg Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.| Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Wixim 50mg Syrup?::: Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.| Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Wixim 50mg Syrup?::: Wixim 50mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Wixim 50mg Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Wixim 50mg Syrup?::: Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.| Q. Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Wixim 50mg Syrup on a long-term basis?::: The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.| Q. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?::: Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.| Q. Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?::: In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.| Q. Can Wixim 50mg Syrup impact my child’s digestive system?::: Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Wixim 50mg Syrup may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Wixim 50mg Syrup, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.| Q. Can Wixim 50mg Syrup lead to bacterial resistance in my child? ::: Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use,, and misuse of Wixim 50mg Syrup can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.| Q. How long should I take Wixim 50mg Syrup?::: Wixim 50mg Syrup is usually prescribed for 7-14 days. You should take it for the full duration of your treatment as advised by your doctor.
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS:
705-706, Vatika Professional Point, Sector-66 Golf Course Extension Road, Gurgaon - 122 001 Haryana, India
