Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup related warnings talks about Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Omnapil in pregnant women.
Is the use of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Omnapil is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup on the Kidneys?
Omnapil rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup on the Liver?
Omnapil is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Omnapil for the heart.
Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup
You can take Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Omnapil 50 Dry Syrup.
Yes, Omnapil can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Discontinuing Omnapil in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Omnapil and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Omnapil is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Omnapil works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
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