Description
Introduction
In Treatment of Bacterial infections Sapphiclave Dry Syrup is a medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. Sapphiclave Dry Syrup also treats bacterial pneumonia, which is a very common condition in children. This medicine inhibits the bacteria from multiplying, thereby arresting their growth. It is also given as an empirical therapy in conditions where the infection-causing bacteria is unknown and as a preventive (prophylactic) antibiotic therapy. It may be given alone or along with some other medicines. Your child may start to feel better within 2 to 3 days of regular dosing. For best results, finish the full course of the medicine without stopping abruptly as doing so may lead to ineffective treatment and worsen your child’s condition. In Treatment of Resistance Tuberculosis (TB) In multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis, the causative bacteria produce an enzyme called beta-lactamase. This enzyme breaks down the antibiotics and makes them ineffective. As a result, the bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic being used for treatment. Sapphiclave Dry Syrup comprises two active ingredients, Amoxycillin and clavulanic acid. While clavulanic acid stops the enzyme from rendering amoxycillin ineffective, amoxycillin works towards killing the tuberculosis-causing bacteria. This makes the combination of Amoxycillin and clavulanic acid an effective treatment for resistant tuberculosis.
Benefits
Sapphiclave Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It has three active agents, amoxycillin, clavulanic acid, and lactobacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. Whereas, clavulanic acid serves the special purpose of inhibiting an enzyme (beta-lactamase) that is produced by resistant bacteria. While these two medicines treat your child’s infection, they may upset your child’s digestive system by killing healthy gut bacteria due to the prolonged intake of this medicine. The third agent, lactobacillus helps prevent side effects such as diarrhea by restoring the balance of healthy bacteria in your child’s gut.
How to use
Safety Advice
- Kidney : CAUTION - Sapphiclave Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sapphiclave Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. The dose needs to be reduced in neonates and infants due to incompletely developed renal function. - Liver : CAUTION - Sapphiclave Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sapphiclave Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
