Swich Drops

Swich Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents. Give this medicine to your child an hour before or two hours after meals. If your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. Make sure to stick to the prescribed dose because it is given keeping in mind the type of infection, its severity, and the age and bodyweight of your child. In case your child gags and expels the medicine within 30 mins of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double the dose if it's the time for the next dose. Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms as this medicine is an antibiotic and doesn’t work on infections caused by viruses. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection. Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, call the doctor right away. Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Swich Drops is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

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. Swich Drops is to be taken with food.

• Abdominal pain
• Rash
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Swich Drops does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Swich Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Swich Drops is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Swich Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

DrivingUNSAFE

Swich Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Swich Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Swich Drops is recommended. However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.

LiverCAUTION

Swich Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Swich Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.

Chemical Class

Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation