In Treatment of Typhoid fever Typhoid fever spreads through the intake of contaminated food and water. Children who have typhoid and do not require hospital admission can be well managed with Afixe O Dry Syrup at home because of its excellent activity against organisms that cause typhoid fever.
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. Afixe O Dry Syrup should be taken with or after food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Afixe O Dry Syrup | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Afixe O Dry Syrup during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Afixe O Dry Syrup may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Afixe O Dry Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Afixe O Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Afixe O Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.However, consult with your child?s doctor before giving Afixe O Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
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 is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
What if I give too much of Afixe O Dry Syrup by mistake?::: An extra dose of Afixe O Dry Syrup is unlikely to do harm. However, you must still be vigilant because overdoses may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child?s condition. If you think you have given too much of Afixe O Dry Syrup to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.| Are there any possible serious side effects of Afixe O Dry 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.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Afixe O Dry Syrup?::: Afixe O Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Afixe O Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child?s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Afixe O Dry 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.| Can Afixe O Dry Syrup impact my child?s digestion?::: Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the medicine may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Afixe O Dry 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.| Can Afixe O Dry Syrup lead to bacterial resistance in my child?::: Yes, the infection-causing bacteria can become resistant to Afixe O Dry Syrup because of irregular dosing, unrequired repeated use, and misuse of Afixe O Dry Syrup can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.| What should I tell the doctor before giving Afixe O Dry Syrup to my child?::: Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Afixe O Dry Syrup may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
Afixe O Dry Syrup contains two antibiotics. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while ofloxacin directly interacts with the genetic material of bacteria. As a consequence, the infection-causing bacteria stop growing further and the spread of the infection is successfully arrested.