Lizoforce Dry Syrup
Linezolid (100mg/5ml)
by Mankind Pharma Ltd
bottle of 30 ml Oral Suspension
About this medicine
Lizoforce Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It helps cure a wide range of serious infections caused by resistant bacteria. These may include infections affecting the skin, soft tissues, bones, brain, heart, urinary tract, lungs, and blood. It also aids in the treatment of resistant tubercular infections. Give Lizoforce Dry Syrup to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. Adhere to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that depends on the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's time for the next dose. Taking this medicine may sometimes cause minor and temporary side effects. These include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, constipation, fever, and dizziness. These side effects almost always subside within a few days. However, in case these side effects persist or bother your child, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay. Your child’s doctor should be aware of your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, blood disorder, eye disorder, and kidney malfunction. Do tell the doctor if your child is taking any other medicine too. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Benefits
In treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Lizoforce Dry Syrup works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly 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.
How it works
Lizoforce Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
How to use
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. Lizoforce Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Lizoforce Dry Syrup with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Common side effects
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Fever
Safety advice
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Lizoforce Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lizoforce Dry Syrup is recommended. However, Lizoforce Dry Syrup must be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease.
- LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Lizoforce Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Lizoforce Dry Syrup is recommended. However, Lizoforce Dry Syrup should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease as it can be a potential threat to liver functions although not very common.
If you miss a dose
There is no need to panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Oxazolidinone derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Anti infectives
Frequently asked questions
What if I give an excess of Lizoforce Dry Syrup by mistake?
Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as low blood count, nerve damage, or loss of vision. It may even cause a life-threatening complication called lactic acidosis which shows symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and generalized weakness. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
My child is suffering from depression and is on antidepressant therapy. Is it safe to give Lizoforce Dry Syrup along with these medicines?
No, it is not safe as it can lead to life-threatening syndrome known as serotonin syndrome which can be manifested as hypertension, increased heart rate, shaking of the body, seizures, and increased body temperature. Call your child’s doctor right away if these symptoms appear.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Lizoforce Dry Syrup for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Lizoforce Dry Syrup could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may change the medicine and prescribe an antibiotic which has a stronger impact on the infection-causing bacteria. Since some of these antibiotics are given as intravenous injections, you may have to visit the doctor to give this medicine to your child.
Can Lizoforce Dry Syrup be given for a long duration?
Prolonged use of Lizoforce Dry Syrup may result in fungal or bacterial superinfection, including serious gastrointestinal infections due to inhibition of good bacteria of the gut. You must reach out to the doctor soon.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Lizoforce Dry Syrup?
Lizoforce Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Lizoforce Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What lab tests that are required for monitoring while my child is taking Lizoforce Dry Syrup?
For children receiving Lizoforce Dry Syrup for a longer duration, the doctor may ask for complete blood count, basic metabolic panel, liver function test, and routine eye and nerve function assessments.
In which disease conditions should I avoid giving Lizoforce Dry Syrup to my child?
Avoid giving Lizoforce Dry Syrup if your child is suffering from conditions like diabetes mellitus (risk of low glucose), hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and seizure disorder. To ensure that this medicine is not given in such conditions, tell your child’s complete medical history to the doctor before giving Lizoforce Dry Syrup to your child.
What food items should my child avoid while taking Lizoforce Dry Syrup?
Avoid giving tyramine-containing foods like old cheese, red meat, fava or broad bean pods, soy sauce, and other soybean condiments while your child is taking Lizoforce Dry Syrup. Always recheck the freshness of food before giving it to your child as it is an important concern.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Lizoforce Dry Syrup?
It is advised not to get your child vaccinated while they are on treatment with Lizoforce Dry Syrup. Let your child recover from the ongoing illness and finish the course of the medicine As soon as a child is feeling better, even if he or she is on antibiotics, the vaccine can and should be given.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Salt composition
- Linezolid (100mg/5ml)
- Pack
- bottle of 30 ml Oral Suspension
- Dosage form
- Syrup
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.