Kairo Suspension 125mg / 5ml

About Kairo Suspension 125mg / 5ml

Kairo Suspension Uses

• Treatment of bacterial ear, nose and throat infections in children
• Treatment of chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia in children
• Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections in pediatric patients
• Used in combination regimens for certain stomach infections in children

Kairo Suspension Benefits

• Sweet flavored liquid formula makes dosing easier for young children
• Dose can be adjusted based on the child's body weight
• Reliable absorption from the gut even in younger children
• Effective alternative when a child cannot swallow tablets

What Experts Say

Clarithromycin suspension works the same way as the tablet, blocking bacterial protein synthesis so the child's immune system can clear the infection. The liquid form allows the dose to be calculated precisely according to the child's weight, which matters more in children than in adults because drug clearance varies with age and body size.

Pediatricians across Pakistan commonly prescribe this suspension for common childhood infections such as tonsillitis and middle ear infections, usually for seven to ten days. Parents are advised to shake the bottle thoroughly before each dose, since the medicine can settle at the bottom of the bottle over time.

Childhood respiratory and ear infections are extremely common across Pakistan, and doctors weigh the benefit of a macrolide antibiotic against the child's individual risk factors, including any heart or liver condition. Completing the full course helps prevent the infection from returning and lowers the chance of antibiotic resistance developing.

Drug Class

• Macrolide antibiotic
• Pediatric oral suspension formulation

Kairo Suspension 125mg / 5ml formula

• Clarithromycin

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Kairo Suspension 125mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before every use
• Measure the dose using the marked oral syringe or measuring cup provided
• Give the dose every 12 hours as advised by the pediatrician, based on the child's weight
• Can be given with or without food
• Complete the full prescribed course even if the child feels better

Drug Interactions

• Statins: Increases risk of muscle related side effects if a child is also on a statin
• Theophylline: Can raise Theophylline levels, increasing toxicity risk
• Carbamazepine: Clarithromycin can raise Carbamazepine levels
• Warfarin: Increases bleeding risk if the child is on blood thinning therapy
• Ergot Derivatives: Risk of severe blood vessel constriction

Risks and warnings

• Heart Rhythm Problems: Avoid in children with known heart rhythm abnormalities
• Liver Disease: Use cautiously in children with liver impairment
• Kidney Disease: Dose may need adjustment in children with reduced kidney function
• Sugar Content: Diabetic children should be monitored as the suspension may contain sugar
• Allergy History: Avoid in children with a known allergy to macrolide antibiotics

Kairo Suspension Side Effects

• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Metallic taste affecting appetite
• Headache in older children
• Skin rash
• Rare irregular heartbeat
• Allergic reaction such as facial swelling

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C, away from direct sunlight
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
• Discard any unused suspension 14 days after mixing or as printed on the label
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not freeze