• Abdominal pain
• Tooth discolouration
• Skin rash
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

• Q. Q. My child is 6 years old. Is it safe to give Novadox Dry Syrup??
  Ans: Novadox Dry Syrup is not safe to be given to children who are less than 8 years of age. It may interfere with the growth of teeth and bones due to its interaction with calcium and can result in tooth discoloration and bone deformities.
• Q. Q. Why should you not lie down after taking Novadox Dry Syrup??
  Ans: If Novadox Dry Syrup comes in direct contact with the throat and food pipe, it may cause mucosal irritation or injury. Hence, the child should not lie down immediately after taking Novadox Dry Syrup and should remain upright for some time.
• Q. Q. Can I give Novadox Dry Syrup to my child who is suffering from diabetes mellitus type 1??
  Ans: Novadox Dry Syrup may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is not safe to give this medicine to children who have diabetes mellitus.
• Q. Q. What food items should my child avoid while taking Novadox Dry Syrup??
  Ans: Avoid giving Novadox Dry Syrup with food items such as milk, butter, yogurt, and cheese as well as medicines containing minerals like iron, calcium, and zinc as these foods may hamper Novadox Dry Syrup’s absorption in the body.
• Q. Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Novadox Dry Syrup??
  Ans: Novadox Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Novadox Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
• Q. Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Novadox Dry Syrup??
  Ans: Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
• Q. Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Novadox Dry Syrup to my child??
  Ans: Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from raised pressure in the brain, seizures, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, and liver dysfunction. The reason being, Novadox Dry Syrup may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
• Q. Q. What if I give excess Novadox Dry Syrup by mistake??
  Ans: Although an extra dose of Novadox Dry Syrup will not have any side effects, it may lead to an overdose and cause side effects. So, if you think you have given too much Novadox Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.
• Q. Q. When should I call my child’s doctor right away??
  Ans: Call your child’s doctor without a delay if your child develops sudden vision loss, severe headache, seizures, liver dysfunction (paleness, weakness, vomiting), hyperpigmentation, tooth discoloration, chest pain, oral thrush, and bloody diarrhea (superinfection).
• Q. Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Novadox Dry Syrup for the prescribed duration??
  Ans: Ineffective treatment with Novadox Dry Syrup could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic, that has a more specific action toward the infection-causing bacteria.

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