Netazox Oral Suspension
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Netazox Oral Suspension is an antiparasitic medication that is used in the treatment of diarrhea and worm infections in children. It inhibits the growth of the parasite thereby treating the infection.
Netazox Oral Suspension is used to prevent or treat fungal infections and also to treat certain skin disorders causing swelling and redness on skin
Netazox Oral Suspension is used to prevent or treat fungal infections and also to treat certain skin disorders causing swelling and redness on skin
Uses of Netazox Oral Suspension in children
- Treatment of Infective Diarrhea
- Treatment of Worm infections
Benefits of Netazox Oral Suspension for your child
In Treatment of Infective Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Netazox Oral Suspension helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to parasitic worm infections. It helps relieve frequent loose motions and also helps your child stay well by preventing them from coming back. Ensure that your child drinks plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.
In Treatment of Worm infections
Netazox Oral Suspension is given for the treatment of worm infestations in the intestines. It is chiefly given to eradicate different types of roundworms and tapeworms. Usually prescribed for three to seven days, Netazox Oral Suspension kills the worms in the lumen of the intestine and later expels them out of the body through stools. As a result, your child’s infection is treated.
Side effects of Netazox Oral Suspension in children
Netazox Oral Suspension 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 Netazox
- Urine discoloration
- Skin rash
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine)
- Nausea
How can I give Netazox Oral Suspension 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. Netazox Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.
How Netazox Oral Suspension works
Netazox Oral Suspension exhibits antibiotic and antiparasitic properties due to its detrimental effect on the DNA of infection-causing microorganisms. It is bactericidal and directly kills the microorganism.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Netazox Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Netazox Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, consult with your child's doctor before giving Netazox Oral Suspension to your child if they have severe kidney disease.
However, consult with your child's doctor before giving Netazox Oral Suspension to your child if they have severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Netazox Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Netazox Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor before giving Netazox Oral Suspension to your child if they have severe liver disease.
However, consult your child’s doctor before giving Netazox Oral Suspension to your child if they have severe liver disease.
What if I forget to give Netazox Oral Suspension to my child?
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
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Quick tips
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
- To replenish the lost salts and water due to diarrhea, give ORS and plenty of fluids to your child.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if your child starts to feel better. Stopping it early may increase the risk of further infection.
- Discontinue Netazox Oral Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
- Never save the medicine for future illnesses since its effectiveness in future infections cannot be guaranteed.
- Give Netazox Oral Suspension only when prescribed by the doctor and only to the person for whom it is prescribed. Never share the medicines as they can harm.
- Some self-care tips:
- Make sure your child maintains proper hygiene to prevent infections.
- Keep your child’s surroundings clean.
- Encourage your child to take proper rest to expedite recovery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Acylsalicylamides (Benzoic acids and derivatives)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiprotozoal agents
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Netazox Oral Suspension
Twice A Day
82%
Once A Day
18%
What are you using Netazox Oral Suspension for?
Parasitic wor*
100%
*Parasitic worm infections
FAQs
What if I give excess Netazox Oral Suspension by mistake?
No serious adverse effects have been reported after intake of high doses of Netazox Oral Suspension. But this does not mean that it is safe to give more than the recommended doses of Netazox Oral Suspension. In case you have given an excess of Netazox Oral Suspension to your child, consult your child’s doctor right away.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Netazox Oral Suspension for the prescribed duration?
If the complete dose of Netazox Oral Suspension fails to provide relief to your child, it could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microorganism. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a stronger impact on the infection-causing agent.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Netazox Oral Suspension?
Netazox Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Netazox Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
My child’s urine color has changed ever since he started taking Netazox Oral Suspension. Is it normal?
Yes, it is normal. The chemical properties of Netazox Oral Suspension may change the urine color. It is a harmless side effect that will subside once the medicine is stopped after completing the treatment.
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Netazox Oral Suspension. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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