Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Span LB Syrup
Your doctor has prescribed Span lb to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Span lb and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Span lb can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Span lb and what is it used for?
Span lb is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).

Q. Is Span lb used for diarrhea?
Span lb has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Span lb a cephalosporin?
Yes, Span lb belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.

Q. Is Span lb safe for infants?
Safety of Span lb in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.

Q. Is Span lb a penicillin?
Span lb is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Q. Does Span lb cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Span lb. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

Q. Does Span lb cause constipation?
Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Span lb. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Span lb.

Q. Does Span lb cure chlamydia?
Span lb is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Span lb contain penicillin?
Span lb is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.

Q. Does Span lb cover pseudomonas?
No, Span lb is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Span lb. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Q. Does Span lb contain sulfur?
No, Span lb does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.

Q. Does Span lb cure syphilis?
Span lb is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Q. Does Span lb cure gonorrhea?
Span lb can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Span lb treat typhoid?
Span lb is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Span lb in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Span lb affect birth control?
There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Span lb may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Span lb.

Q. Can I take Span lb with azithromycin?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Span lb and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Span lb and doxycycline together?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Span lb and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Span lb with paracetamol?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Span lb and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Span lb with folic acid?
Folic acid can be taken with Span lb as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.