Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as the flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know of all other medicines you are taking, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Acidrox Tablet
Benefits of Acidrox Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria. It is commonly used for infections like strep throat, skin infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and respiratory infections. It works by weakening the bacterial cell wall, causing the bacteria to break apart and die.
Side effects of Acidrox Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acidrox
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Acidrox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Acidrox Tablet works
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) that is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Acidrox Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and be harder to treat.
- Consider taking it with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Discontinue Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of the face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
First-Generation Cephalosporins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Acidrox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach and intestines and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
What if I don't get better after using Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Is Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet good for urinary tract infection?
Acidrox Kid 250mg Tablet is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
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Country of origin: India
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