Floxistar 50mg Syrup

Short Description

Floxistar 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children, including those affecting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, abdomen, and urinary tract.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Floxistar 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. It is also part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen. The medicine is available in syrup form and is used to target various parts of the body, including the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, abdomen, and urinary tract.

Floxistar 50mg Syrup should be given to your child as directed by their doctor. It is important to follow the dosage instructions carefully and not to double the dose if a dose is missed.

Floxistar 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic that interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. This prevents the bacteria from multiplying and spreading the infection.

Do not panic if you forget to give the medicine. Give it as soon as you remember unless your child's doctor has advised a specific regime. Do not double the dose to catch up. Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Floxistar 50mg Syrup. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water if diarrhea develops as a side effect. Do not use Floxistar 50mg Syrup for viral infections such as common cold and flu. Discontinue the medicine and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.