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. Aldezol DF Syrup should be taken with or after food.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aldezol DF Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.However, dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease. Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child?s doctor before giving this medicine to your child. | - Liver : CAUTION

Aldezol DF Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child?s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child?s doctor.

What if I give excess Aldezol DF Syrup by mistake? ::: An extra dose of Aldezol DF Syrup does not usually have any side effects. However, you must always be vigilant because overdose increases the risk of unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. In case your child develops any of these symptoms, rush to your child?s doctor immediately. Do speak to the doctor if you think you have given too much Aldezol DF Syrup to your child.| What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Aldezol DF Syrup for the prescribed duration?::: If Aldezol DF Syrup fails to provide relief to your child, it could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microorganism. In such a case, visit your child?s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a stronger impact on the infection-causing agent.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Aldezol DF Syrup?::: Aldezol DF Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Aldezol DF 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 Aldezol DF 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.| What should I tell the doctor before giving Aldezol DF Syrup to my child?::: Inform the doctor if your child had or has heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood cells, seizures, psychiatric disorders, hypothyroidism, and hypoadrenalism. This is because there is a possibility that Aldezol DF Syrup may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.| My child has been passing red-brown urine ever since he started taking Aldezol DF Syrup. Is it normal?::: Yes, it is normal. Aldezol DF Syrup contains metronidazole which can cause red-brown urine. It is a harmless side effect. It will subside once the medicine is stopped after completing the treatment.| What all lab tests do my child need to undergo while taking Aldezol DF Syrup for long-duration therapy?::: If your child is taking Aldezol DF Syrup for long-term therapy, the doctor may prescribe Complete Blood Count (CBC), Liver Function Test (LFT), and Kidney Function Test (KFT).

Aldezol DF Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Metronidazole and Diloxanide. Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. Diloxanide is an amoebicide. It works inside the large intestine to kill the infection-causing amoeba (parasites). Together, they treat your infection effectively.

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