Your child’s medicine at a glance
Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, chest, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract. It is capable of killing bacteria that have become resistant to other therapies and thus also helps treat tuberculosis that is resistant to other treatments.
You can give Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup to your child with or without food. It is better to give it with food as that helps increase absorption and decrease the risk of stomach upset. The doctor may prescribe giving it two to three times a day. Medicine dose depends on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. So, stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed. If your child vomits the medicine within 30 minutes of intake, let the child calm down and repeat the dose. Do not double dose if it’s the time for the next dose.
Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup may cause vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. These side effects should diminish on their own. But, in case they persist or start bothering your child, you must not delay speaking to your child’s doctor.
Share your child’s entire medical history with the doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information will assist the doctor in making dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup in children
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)
Benefits of Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup contains two different medicines, Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Amoxycillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.
This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin, teeth, joints, and bones. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup in children
Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Polyclav
- Mucocutaneous candidiasis
- Abdominal pain
- Allergy
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How can I give Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup should be taken with or after food.
How Polyclav Oral Suspension works
Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It has two active agents, amoxycillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) essential for the survival of the bacteria. Whereas, clavulanic acid serves a special purpose of inhibiting an enzyme (beta-lactamase) that is produced by resistant bacteria. This makes the combination of amoxycillin and clavulanic acid an effective line of treatment for many types of infections.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Consult with your child’s doctor before giving Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
Consult with your child’s doctor before giving Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Polyclav-DS Dry Syrup to my child?
You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless advised otherwise by the doctor. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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