Your Child’s Medicine at a Glance: Gudcef Dry Syrup
What it is

Gudcef Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used in children to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including:

Ear, eye, nose, throat, and lung infections

Skin and gastrointestinal infections

Urinary tract infections

Typhoid fever

Note: This medicine does not work for viral infections like common cold or flu unless there’s a secondary bacterial infection.

How to Give the Medicine

Give 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals

If your child gets stomach upset, you can give it with food

Stick strictly to the prescribed dose, based on your child’s age, body weight, and type of infection

If your child vomits within 30 minutes, repeat the same dose. Do not double the dose if the next dose is due

Uses

Treats bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones, joints, skin, blood, and heart

Benefits

Kills infection-causing bacteria

Helps your child feel better within a few days

Prevents the infection from spreading

Reduces risk of recurrent or harder-to-treat infections

How it Works

Gudcef Dry Syrup works by stopping bacteria from forming their protective cell wall, preventing them from growing and spreading. This helps the body fight the infection effectively.

Side Effects

Most side effects are mild and temporary. Contact your doctor if they persist or worsen. Common side effects include:

Abdominal pain

Rash

Nausea

Diarrhea

Safety Advice & Warnings
Warning Details
Kidney Safe if prescribed; dose adjustments may be required in severe kidney disease
Liver Use with caution; dose adjustment may be needed
Medical History Inform your doctor about any history of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, lung or gastrointestinal issues, skin disorders, liver or kidney problems
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Consult doctor before use in adolescents who are pregnant or breastfeeding
How to Administer

Measure with a measuring cup or dropper

Shake well before use

Give with food to reduce stomach upset

Follow the doctor’s instructions carefully

This version is easy for parents to read and follow, highlighting uses, benefits, dosage tips, side effects, and safety in a structured way.