CLOFF 250 DRY SYRUP

INTRODUCTION ABOUT CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP

CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP contains Clarithromycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Macrolide Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections in the chest, throat and sinuses in children above 6 months to 12 years of age. It is also used to manage inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media) and infections of the skin and the layers of flesh just under the skin.

Before prescribing this medicine, your doctor may want your child to undergo few diagnostic tests to determine the exact cause of your infection before starting with the medication.

Before giving CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child, inform your doctor if the child has been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, severe heart failure or slowed heart rate.

CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP is not recommended in children with a history of heart rhythm disorders (such as ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, and fast heart rhythm), in ‘long QT syndrome’ (abnormality in electrocardiogram) and in children with severe liver or kidney disorders or those prone to fungal infections.

The most common side effect of taking this medicine is stomach pain, headache, diarrhoea, and insomnia. Consult a doctor immediately if any of the above symptoms worsen.

USES OF CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP

• Used to manage ear nose and throat infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections in children

HOW CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP WORKS

CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP manages the growth of bacteria by interfering with its protein synthesis and binds specific proteins present in the bacterial ribosomes, thus stopping the growth of the bacteria inside the body, which helps to reduce the infection and its symptoms.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Give CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child as advised by your physician. It is for pediatric use.

Shake the bottle well to loosen the dry powder. Add the sterile water provided with this pack up to the ring mark present on the bottle surface. Add extra water if required to adjust the volume up to the ring mark. Close the bottle tightly and shake the mixture well.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child depending on the age, body weight and disease condition. It is important to consume CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve control over the infection.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CLOFF 250MG DRY SYRUP

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Give lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep your child hydrated. Avoid taking any medicine on your own for managing diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Headache: 

Give plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if required. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Nausea or Vomiting:

Give this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid giving oil-rich or spicy foods.

Stomach pain:

Give smaller and frequent meals and keep a heating pad on the stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.