Omnapil 50mg Dry Syrup
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Manufactured By Psychotropics India Ltd
Composition Cefixime (50mg)
Package Size ( 30ml Dry Syrup in a bottle )
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Description:
Omnapil 50mg Dry Syrup is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, throat, and urinary tract - the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. This syrup kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Omnapil 50mg Dry Syrup
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A: Omnapil is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).
Q: Is Omnapil used for diarrhea?
A: Omnapil has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.
Q: Is Omnapil a cephalosporin?
A: Yes, Omnapil belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.
Q: Is Omnapil safe for infants?
A: Safety of Omnapil in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.
Q: Is Omnapil a penicillin?
A: Omnapil is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.
Q: Does Omnapil cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a common side effect of Omnapil. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.
Q: Does Omnapil cause constipation?
A: Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Omnapil. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Omnapil.
Q: Does Omnapil cure chlamydia?
A: Omnapil is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.
Q: Does Omnapil contain penicillin?
A: Omnapil is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.
Q: Does Omnapil cover pseudomonas?
A: No, Omnapil is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Omnapil. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Q: Does Omnapil contain sulfur?
A: No, Omnapil does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.
Q: Does Omnapil cure syphilis?
A: Omnapil is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.
Q: Does Omnapil cure gonorrhea?
A: Omnapil can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.
Q: Does Omnapil treat typhoid?
A: Omnapil is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Omnapil in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.
Q: Does Omnapil affect birth control?
A: There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Omnapil may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Omnapil.
Q: Can I take Omnapil with azithromycin?
A: No interactions have been clinically observed between Omnapil and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Omnapil and doxycycline together?
A: No interactions have been clinically observed between Omnapil and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Omnapil with paracetamol?
A: No interactions have been clinically observed between Omnapil and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Omnapil with folic acid?
A: Folic acid can be taken with Omnapil as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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