Linozoy Suspension

INTRODUCTION

Linozoy 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 Linozoy 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, and low blood cell count. 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 OF LINOZOY DRY SYRUP IN CHILDREN

• Treatment of Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)
• Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF LINOZOY DRY SYRUP FOR YOUR CHILD

In Treatment of Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)

In multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis, the causative bacteria produce an enzyme that makes the antibiotics ineffective. As a result, the bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic being used for treatment. Linozoy Dry Syrup is effective in treating MDR tuberculosis and Extensively Drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Linozoy Dry Syrup is not the first medicine that the doctor gives to treat tuberculosis. It is given only if the child suffers from resistant-tubercular infection.

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Linozoy 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LINOZOY DRY SYRUP IN CHILDREN

Linozoy Dry Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Linozoy

• Decreased blood pressure
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Nausea
• Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
• Diarrhea

HOW CAN I GIVE LINOZOY DRY SYRUP TO MY CHILD?

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. Linozoy Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Linozoy Dry Syrup with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

HOW LINOZOY ORAL SUSPENSION WORKS

Linozoy Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

SAFETY ADVICE

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Linozoy Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linozoy Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, Linozoy Dry Syrup must be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Linozoy Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Linozoy Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, Linozoy 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.

WHAT IF I FORGET TO GIVE LINOZOY DRY SYRUP TO MY CHILD?

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.