Lizomed Dry Syrup 30ml

Lizomed Dry Syrup is given to manage the following health conditions in children from birth to 11 years of age:

• Managing nosocomial pneumonia, which is a type of lung infection caught in a hospital

• Handling community-acquired pneumonia, an infection that starts outside healthcare settings

• Controlling complicated skin and skin structure infections, involving deeper skin tissues or associated with systemic illnesses

• Managing infections caused by Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, a resistant bacterial strain

Here's how you should give Lizomed Dry Syrup to your child:

• Add sterile water slowly to the bottle containing dry powder.

• Dissolve the dry powder in sterile water.

• Make up the volume to the mark.

• The reconstituted suspension should be used within 7 days after preparation.

• Store the reconstituted oral suspension in a refrigerator.

• Remember, these are general directions. For specific instructions on dosage and duration of treatment, always consult your child's doctor.

Lizomed Dry Syrup is given orally.

Lizomed Dry Syrup contains linezolid (100 mg), which acts on the body as follows:

• Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibition: Linezolid works by blocking a crucial process in bacteria called protein synthesis. This process is vital for bacterial survival and growth.

• Bacteriostatic and Bactericidal Action: Against enterococci and staphylococci bacteria, linezolid acts in a bacteriostatic manner, meaning it prevents these bacteria from growing. Against streptococci bacteria, it acts in a bactericidal manner, meaning it kills these bacteria outright.

• Activity against Gram-positive Bacteria: Linezolid is active against a group of bacteria known as Gram-positive bacteria. These include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a hard-to-manage type of bacteria that's resistant to many common antibiotics.

• Store Lizomed Dry Syrup at room temperature below 25°C. Do not freeze it.

• Ensure the product is kept away from direct sunlight and moisture.

• Store the reconstituted suspension in the refrigerator and use it within 7 days.

• When your child is taking Lizomed Dry Syrup for pneumonia, ensure a diet rich in Vitamin C to boost their immune system. Foods like oranges, strawberries and spinach can be beneficial.

• If your child is being given this medication for skin infections, maintain good personal hygiene. Regular baths and clean clothes can help prevent further infection.