In Treatment of Bacterial infections Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including infections of the eyes, middle ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Children usually start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. You must continue giving the medicine even after seeing this improvement because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child?s condition or cause infection recurrence.
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. Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food.
- Kidney : CAUTION
Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Albix LB 50mg 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 Albix LB 50mg 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.
My child is suffering from liver failure and his investigations showed high blood ammonia levels. Is it safe to give Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup?::: No. It is better to avoid giving Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup as it contains lactobacillus which can further elevate the levels of blood ammonia and increase the risk of serious complications like coma.| What if I give too much of Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup by mistake?::: Avoid giving more than the recommended dose because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child?s condition. Although an extra dose of Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup is unlikely to harm, if you think you have given too much of Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.| Are there any possible serious side effects of Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup?::: In rare cases, Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, and allergy. Always consult your child?s doctor for help in such a situation.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup?::: Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Albix LB 50mg 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 Albix LB 50mg 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.| The mucus coming out of my child?s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?::: No, yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. It is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. With symptoms often lasting for 7-10 days, this is exactly how a common cold generally progresses.
Albix LB 50mg Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cefixime and Lactobacillus. Cefixime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Lactobacillus is a live micro-organism that restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.