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Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup

Manufactured byMICRO LABS LTD
ContainsCefixime (50 mg/5ml) + Clavulanic Acid (31.25 mg/5ml)
Description
Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup is a combination antibiotic medicine used to treat various conditions such as urinary tract infections, ear infections and lung infections caused by bacteria. This medicine is only effective in infections caused by bacteria and not from viruses or fungi. This medicine stops the growth and multiplication of bacteria and kills them. This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age. The common side effects of Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. Seek medical attention if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it in the past. Ensure to complete the course as directed by your doctor. Sudden discontinuation may affect the potency of this medicine. Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup can be taken with or without food, same time every day. Discuss all your known illnesses and active medications with your doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding mother before starting the therapy. Your doctor may advise you of some tests to make sure whether this medicine is working properly or not.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup

  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dark or clay colored stools
  • Dizziness
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Excessive air or gas in stomach
  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Redness of skin
  • Nausea and vomiting

Uses of Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis
  • Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Acute bacterial otitis media
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup takes to show its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The average time for which Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup stays in the body is not known.
  • 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?
    Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup has no habit-forming tendencies.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may increase the risk of abortion. Discuss all the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup is known to pass into breastmilk. It may affect the kidneys of the infant. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue either the medicine or breastfeeding based on the clinical condition. All the benefits and risks should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Do not take Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup if you have a known allergy to cefixime, any other beta-lactam antibiotics, clavulanic acid derivatives, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines. Seek medical attention if you experience rash, hives or swelling (face, lips, tongue. etc.).
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may increase the risk of abortion. Discuss all the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup is known to pass into breastmilk. It may affect the kidneys of the infant. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue either the medicine or breastfeeding based on the clinical condition. All the benefits and risks should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea

Discontinue the use of Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup as per the doctor's instructions if severe diarrhoea occurs after receiving this medicine. This medicine may cause an imbalance in the microbial flora of the large intestine, decreasing the gut-friendly bacteria and promoting the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile, resulting in severe diarrhoea.

Bleeding disorders

Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients suffering from bleeding disorders due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. Regular monitoring of INR is necessary in such cases.

Antibiotic resistance

Incomplete course of Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup may cause antibiotic resistance (ability of bacteria to defeat the antibiotic). Ensure to complete the entire course even if you start feeling well.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume at the scheduled time. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case you suspect Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup overdose.
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

Amikacin

Chloramphenicol

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Furosemide

Live cholera vaccine

Disease interactions

Colitis

Caution should be exercised while taking Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup in colitis. It may increase the risk of diarrhoea and severe and life-threatening colitis. This medicine alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of colitis causing bacteria. Close monitoring of the clinical condition is indicated. Consult your doctor if you experience diarrhoea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc.

Kidney diseases

Caution should be exercised while taking Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup in patients with kidney disease. This medicine gets excreted by the kidneys and impaired kidney increases the risk of accumulation of this medicine in the kidneys. This may lead to undesirable effects and may worsen the compromised kidneys. Close monitoring of kidney function is indicated.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Coombs test

Coombs' test is used to detect antibodies that act against the surface of your red blood cells. Inform the doctor about the use of Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup if you are undergoing the Coombs test. A false-positive result may be obtained if this test is performed while taking this medicine.

Urine ketones test

This test measures ketone levels in your urine. Inform the doctor about the use of Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup if you are undergoing the urine ketones test. A false-positive result may be obtained if this test is performed while taking this medicine.
Take Gramocef-CV Dry Syrup as instructed by your doctor. You can take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not self-administer or stop on your own unless directed by your doctor.
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
Cefixime works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to grow and increase in number. It destroys the outer protective layer of the bacteria. Clavulanic acid is effective against a specific species of bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotic medicines and also enhances the activity of the cefixime. Thus, the combination becomes effective against an extended range of bacteria.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Third generation cephalosporins, Beta-lactamase inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

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