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Adcef Insta Use Syrup

Manufactured byTORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsCefdinir
Description
Adcef Insta Use Syrup is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat, tonsils, ear, skin, etc. This medicine works by killing bacteria. It is not effective against infections caused by fungi or viruses. Adcef Insta Use Syrup may cause some common side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms bother your child for a long time or become severe. Adcef Insta Use Syrup can be given with or without food, as prescribed by your child's doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the type of infection and severity of your child's condition. Give this medicine to your child for the recommended duration even if he/she starts feeling better after a few doses. If you discontinue this medicine early, it may lead to antibiotic resistance (a condition where bacteria develop the ability to defeat the antibiotic intended to kill them). Adcef Insta Use Syrup is not recommended for use if your child is allergic to it. Inform your doctor if your child has liver or kidney problems before starting the treatment with this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Adcef Insta Use Syrup

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Fever
  • Shortness of breath
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Black or Tarry stools

Uses of Adcef Insta Use Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute bacterial otitis media
  • Acute bacterial Sinusitis
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
  • Skin and Soft tissue infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Adcef Insta Use Syrup to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Adcef Insta Use Syrup remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Adcef Insta Use Syrup.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Adcef Insta Use Syrup is intended for use in children.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Adcef Insta Use Syrup is intended for use in children.

Allergy

Avoid giving Adcef Insta Use Syrup if your child is allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Adcef Insta Use Syrup is intended for use in children.

Breast-feeding

Adcef Insta Use Syrup is intended for use in children.
General warnings

Drug resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and gain the ability to defeat the antibiotics intended to kill them. Complete the entire course of treatment with Adcef Insta Use Syrup even if your child feels better after a few doses to prevent antibiotic resistance.

Use in children

Adcef Insta Use Syrup is not recommended for use in children less than 6 months of age since the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Give the missed dose of Adcef Insta Use Syrup to your child as soon as possible. If it is already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not give a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never give more than the prescribed dose to your child. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with Adcef Insta Use Syrup.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide

Probenecid

Warfarin

Cholera Vaccine (live)

Disease interactions

Colitis

Adcef Insta Use Syrup can kill the helpful bacteria in your child's stomach or intestine and cause diarrhoea. Therefore, use this medicine with extreme caution if your child has stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis, as it may worsen his/her health condition.

Kidney dysfunction

Adcef Insta Use Syrup is filtered by the kidney and removed from the body through urine. Hence, maintain caution while giving Adcef Insta Use Syrup to your child if he/she has kidney problems, as it may cause an accumulation of this medicine in the body and increase the risk of side effects.

Liver impairment

Adcef Insta Use Syrup should be used with caution if your child has liver problems, as it may cause an accumulation of this medicine in the body and increase the risk of side effects.

Seizures

Adcef Insta Use Syrup should be used with caution if your child has a history of seizure episodes (fits), as this medicine can trigger seizure attacks. Your child’s doctor will adjust the dose or replace the medicine with a suitable alternative as required.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Give Adcef Insta Use Syrup to your child as instructed by the doctor. Shake the bottle well before use. Ensure that your child completes the entire course of treatment with Adcef Insta Use Syrup to prevent re-infection. In such cases, it might be more difficult to treat infections as bacteria develop the ability to fight against antibiotics. Consult the doctor if your child's condition is not improving or getting worse even after the first few days of treatment with Adcef Insta Use Syrup. Check the expiry date before giving Adcef Insta Use Syrup to your child. Keep this medicine away from children and pets. Dispose of unused or expired medicine safely after the date of expiry.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Adcef Insta Use Syrup works by killing bacteria and preventing the further spread of infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Third generation cephalosporins, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H1

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. Cefdinir for Oral Suspension. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 27 January 2022].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=5fb3c464-ab1a-4e2f-ba7a-9aa59b94ca00&type=display>

Drugs, H., 2022. Cefdinir: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 27 January 2022].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698001.html>
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Feb 2022

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