Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml belongs to the group of antibiotics called cephalosporin used to treat various bacterial infections of the nose, lungs, ear, bones, joints, skin, urinary tract, prostate gland, and reproductive system. Besides this Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml is also used to treat dental infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml is bactericidal in nature. Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml works by blocking the activity of enzymes which are responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

The dose and duration of Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. Also, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance). In some cases, Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, and skin rashes. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before starting Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml should not be given to children below 5 years. Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml may affect certain laboratory test results such as blood tests for liver function, glucose test, and coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml.

Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml belongs to the group of antibiotics called cephalosporin used to treat various bacterial infections of the nose, lungs, ear, bones, joints, skin, urinary tract, prostate gland, and reproductive system. Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml is bactericidal in nature. Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml works by blocking the activity of enzymes which are responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria such as gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci bacteria, including susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, S. pyrogens, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Proteus mirabilis.

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Skin rashes

Do not take Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml if you have polyphria (hereditary metabolic disorder). Before starting Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pains. Talk to your doctor before taking Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml if you have/had inflammation of the intestine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml should not be given to children below 5 years.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml may have interaction with antibiotics (capreomycin, vancomycin, gentamicin, neomycin, tobramycin, cefuroxime), anti-fungal (amphotericin), anti-gout (probenecid), antidiabetic (metformin), and diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizure disorders, dialysis, kidney and liver dysfunction.

• AMPHOTERICIN B
• VANCOMYCIN
• GENTAMICIN
• NEOMYCIN
• TOBRAMYCIN
• CEFUROXIME
• PROBENECID
• METFORMIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• BUMETANIDE

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml may affect certain laboratory test results such as blood tests for liver function, glucose test, and coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Sporidex 250 mg Suspension 30 ml. 

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.