Pratham 200 mg Suspension is used to treat several bacterial infections of the upper/lower respiratory tract, middle ear, skin and soft tissue. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Pratham 200 mg Suspension does not work against infections caused by a virus.

Pratham 200 mg Suspension contains Azithromycin, which works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacteria.

Give Pratham 200 mg Suspension to your child as prescribed by the doctor. Pratham 200 mg Suspension may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, vomiting, headache, nausea or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Pratham 200 mg Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If your child is allergic to Azithromycin or other medicines, please tell the doctor. Pratham 200 mg Suspension should be used only in doses prescribed by a doctor for children. It is recommended that you complete the full course of Pratham 200 mg Suspension as prescribed by the doctor, even if your child feels better after a few days.

Pratham 200 mg Suspension belongs to a class of medications called antibiotics. It contains Azithromycin, which is used to treat several bacterial infections in children. Azithromycin inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase in number.

• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain

If your child is allergic to Azithromycin or other medicines, please tell the doctor. Pratham 200 mg Suspension should be used only in doses prescribed by a doctor for children. You are recommended to complete the full course of Pratham 200 mg Suspension as prescribed by the doctor, even if your child feels better after a few days.

Drug-Drug Interaction: If your child is taking any other medicines or supplements, inform the doctor.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If your child has any disease condition, inform the doctor.

• Give probiotics after completing the full course to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed.
• Probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine. Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
• Make sure your child drinks plenty of water or other fluids every day.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes: spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.