Description
Product Composition (Each 5 ml after reconstitution contains):
Linezolid – 100 mg
Dosage Form: Oral Suspension (Dry Syrup)
Therapeutic Class: Oxazolidinone Antibiotic
It is a part of the antibiotic family of drugs. It is used to treat various serious infections resulting from drug-resistant bacteria. Such may include skin, soft tissue, bone, brain, heart, urinary tract, lung, and blood infections.
Give Linezolid Dry Syrup by mouth to your child once daily at a regular time of the day, either with or without food. If your child has a stomach disorder, give it with food. Adhere to the dose, schedule, and route instructed by the doctor since that depends on the character and severity of the infection, age of the child, and weight. Take the same dose again if the child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medication, but do not give a double dose if it’s time for the next dose.
Medical Benefits:-
Linezolid Dry Syrup destroys bacteria that are responsible for causing severe infections. It is prescribed to treat a broad range of bacterial infections, such as infections in:
- Lungs (pneumonia)
- Skin,
- Soft tissue, etc.
This medication will usually cure you soon but you need to continue taking the medicine as instructed even if you start feeling well to make sure that all the bacteria are killed and do not develop resistance.
How do I give Linezolid Dry Syrup to my child?
- Take this medication in the dose and for the duration directed by your physician.
- Before taking syrup, read the label instructions.
- Take it orally with a measuring cup.
- Shake well with soda before consuming.
- Linezolid Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day.
- Avoid Linezolid Dry Syrup with tyramine-rich foods such as cheese, smoked fish, and meats.
Side Effects:-
- Thrush (fungal infection)
- Headache
- Metallic taste
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Indigestion
Precautions:-
- Your child needs to complete the full course of antibiotics.
- Stopping treatment early may cause bacteria to grow again, become resistant, or cause a new infection.
- Your child needs to drink plenty of water if he/she develops diarrhoea as a side effect.
- Discontinue Linezolid Dry Syrup and consult the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itching, facial swelling and mouth, or difficulty in breathing.
- Never keep medicine for the next illness.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):
Is Linezolid Dry Syrup to be given for a long time?
Extended use of Linezolid Dry Syrup may lead to bacterial or fungal superinfection, including severe infections of the gastrointestinal tract, by inhibiting good bacteria in the intestinal tract. You need to report this immediately to the doctor.
Can I give other drugs at the same time as Linezolid Dry Syrup?
Linezolid Dry Syrup may sometimes interact with other drugs or substances. Let your doctor know about any other drugs your child is taking before you start Linezolid Dry Syrup.
Can I stop taking Linezolid Dry Syrup by myself?
It is recommended to complete the course of Linezolid Dry Syrup even if you begin to feel better because it is an antibiotic, and there are chance that it would lead to a more serious infection if stopped in the middle. To treat your disease properly, continue taking Linezolid Dry Syrup for as long as your physician has advised.
Is Linezolid Dry Syrup responsible for causing diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea may be a side effect of Linezolid Dry Syrup. Take lots of fluids and bland food if you experience diarrhoea. If you see blood in stools (tarry stools) or if diarrhoea is accompanied by abdominal pain and persists, stop the intake of Linezolid Dry Syrup and consult your doctor. Take anti-diarrheal medication on the advice of your doctor.
