Lizomac DS Dry Syrup is used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is used in treating skin, throat, ear, bones, urinary tract infections, and lung infections caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter and grow in the body. This bacteria can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. This medicine is also used in the treatment of resistant tubercular infections. Lizomac DS Dry Syrup effectively treats infections caused by bacteria only and does not treat viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Lizomac DS Dry Syrup contains Linezolid belonging to the oxazolidinones class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Lizomac DS Dry Syrup may cause certain side effects, such as indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, metallic taste, vomiting, headache, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Lizomac DS Dry Syrup should be given to your child as advised by your doctor. Do not give the child more than the prescribed dose of Lizomac DS Dry Syrup. Generally, the dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician depending upon the type and severity of the infection.

Lizomac DS Dry Syrup is intended for pediatric use only. Avoid giving Lizomac DS Dry Syrup to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, medications, and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your child’s doctor if your child has liver or kidney disease.

Lizomac DS Dry Syrup contains linezolid. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against gram-positive bacteria. Lizomac DS Dry Syrup is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections in children. Lizomac DS Dry Syrup works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion
• Vomiting
• Headache

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lizomac DS Dry Syrup may interact with the cephalosporin class of drugs (cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefixime, cefpodoxime, etc.), typhoid, and cholera vaccines.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before administering Lizomac DS Dry Syrup if your child has any history of kidney or liver disease.

• CEFACLOR
• CEFIXIME
• CEFPODOXIME
• TYPHOID VACCINE
• CHOLERA VACCINE

• Include more fiber-enriched food in your child’s diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth.
• Fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
• Avoid giving too much calcium, or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Lizomac DS Dry Syrup. 
• Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter, grow, and infect the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When your child gets infected with these germs, they can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Children with weak immune systems are more prone to infections.