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Can A Child Suffering From Cold Be Administered Monocef Tablet?
My daughter is 4 years old. 8 months back when she was suffering with severe cold, doctor has given monocef o 100mg syrup. Would like to know the difference between Monocef o 100mg syrup and Monocef O 100mg tablet. Can we give monocef O 100 mg tablet to 4 yrs Kid
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
Hi,
Monocef O (Cefpodoxime) is an antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat various infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as respiratory tract infection, cystitis, etc. It is not effective in the treatment of cold (viral infection). Both Monocef O 100 mg syrup and Monocef O 100 mg tablet contain the same antibiotic Cefpodoxime hence Monocef O 100 mg DT (dispersible tablet) can be given in the dose of 5 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days in place of Monocef O syrup.
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Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Monocef O (Cefpodoxime) is an antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat various infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as respiratory tract infection, cystitis, etc. It is not effective in the treatment of cold (viral infection). Both Monocef O 100 mg syrup and Monocef O 100 mg tablet contain the same antibiotic Cefpodoxime hence Monocef O 100 mg DT (dispersible tablet) can be given in the dose of 5 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days in place of Monocef O syrup.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Hi,
It is not effective in the treatment of cold (viral infection). Monocef O (Cefpodoxime) is an antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat various infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as respiratory tract infection, cystitis, etc. Since both Monocef O 100 mg syrup and Monocef O 100 mg tablet contain the same antibiotic Cefpodoxime hence Monocef O 100 mg DT (dispersible tablet) can be given in the dose of 5 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days in place of Monocef O syrup.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is not effective in the treatment of cold (viral infection). Monocef O (Cefpodoxime) is an antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat various infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as respiratory tract infection, cystitis, etc. Since both Monocef O 100 mg syrup and Monocef O 100 mg tablet contain the same antibiotic Cefpodoxime hence Monocef O 100 mg DT (dispersible tablet) can be given in the dose of 5 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days in place of Monocef O syrup.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Hello,
Both the syrup and tablets contains same active ingredients. If he can swallow, you can safely give tablet as well. Keep in mind that in children the dose is purely based on weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Both the syrup and tablets contains same active ingredients. If he can swallow, you can safely give tablet as well. Keep in mind that in children the dose is purely based on weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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