• Macgyl Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that is effective against a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infections
• In children, it is used to treat infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract
• Give Macgyl Syrup to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after food
• In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food
• The usually prescribed frequency is twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening
• If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose
• The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.
• Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine
• These include nausea, vomiting, metallic taste, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and mild skin rash
• These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine
• However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
• Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction
• This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Macgyl Syrup

• In Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections Macgyl Syrup is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infections
• These infections may include tooth abscess, gum infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, dysentery, burning sensation while passing urine, and genital tract infection
• Macgyl Syrup inhibits the growth of infection-causing organisms by stopping them from multiplying
• It is most likely that your child’s infection will start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing
• Make sure to complete the full course of treatment even if your child feels better
• Stopping the medicine abruptly by yourself may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence
• In Treatment of Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements
• It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract
• Macgyl Syrup helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections
• This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back
• You need to Take Macgyl Syrup regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated
• In Treatment of Dysentery Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water
• The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain
• Macgyl Syrup helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites
• It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back
• You need to Take Macgyl Syrup regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Missed Doses

Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Macgyl Syrup

• Macgyl Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Dizziness
• Metallic taste
• Urine discoloration