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Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children.
Oral Suspension
Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, abdomen and urinary tract. It is also part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.
Do not panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child's doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. These defects hamper the multiplication of the bacteria and affect its survival as well. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Do not panic Do not double the dose to catch up Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions Discontinue Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing Only give Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Giving an extra dose of Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension is unlikely to cause harm. However, immediately contact a doctor if you believe your child has taken too much medication. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects like seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregular heartbeat). It's crucial to seek immediate medical help if you notice any of these symptoms.
If your child doesn't show improvement despite taking Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension for the recommended time, it may be because the medication isn't effective against the specific bacteria causing the illness. In such cases, consult a doctor who may prescribe a different antibiotic that might be more suitable. Some antibiotics are given intravenously (IV) instead of orally in hospital settings.
Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medications or substances. Always inform your child's doctor about any other medicine they are taking before starting Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension. It's essential to consult a doctor before giving any additional medication to your child.
Antibiotics generally do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause adverse reactions in children who have recently received them. However, children taking antibiotics should avoid getting vaccinated until their illness is fully resolved. Once your child feels better, the vaccine can be administered.
Inform the doctor if your child has pre-existing conditions such as heart disease, blood vessel disorders with genetic links, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (sunlight allergy), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. These conditions might be aggravated by Dabflow 50mg Oral Suspension and lead to complications.