Sporidex Drops 10 ml

Composition of Sporidex Drops 10 ml

Sporidex Drops 10 ml contains Cefalexin (Cephalexin) 125 mg/5 mL oral drops (approx; verify pack label). It belongs to the First-generation cephalosporin (beta-lactam antibiotic) class of medicines.

Uses of Sporidex Drops 10 ml

• Bacterial infections in children such as throat/tonsil infections
• ear infections
• respiratory tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible organisms

Key benefits

• Treats common bacterial infections in children
• Effective for skin and soft tissue infections
• Useful in throat/tonsil and ear infections
• Helps manage uncomplicated urinary tract infections

How Sporidex Drops 10 ml works

Cefalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death.

How to take Sporidex Drops 10 ml

Oral drops: shake well before use, measure dose with the provided dropper/syringe. Give as prescribed by the doctor at evenly spaced intervals; can be taken with or without food (take with food if stomach upset). Complete the full course even if symptoms improve.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Sporidex as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Sporidex than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Sporidex Drops 10 ml

Most side effects of Sporidex are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• rash
• itching
• headache
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sporidex Drops 10 ml

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not for viral colds/flu). Inform doctor if allergic to cephalosporins/penicillins or if you had severe allergy/anaphylaxis. Use with caution in kidney disease; dose adjustment may be needed. Seek urgent care for severe diarrhoea, blood in stools, severe rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Prolonged use may cause fungal overgrowth/superinfection.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk), probenecid (increases cefalexin levels), metformin (may increase metformin levels), live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid (reduced vaccine effect)

How to store Sporidex Drops 10 ml

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children. If the product is supplied as dry syrup requiring reconstitution, store the reconstituted suspension as per label (often in refrigerator) and use within the stated period.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA 2

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

First-generation cephalosporin (beta-lactam antibiotic)