Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine with versatile actions. It can treat a multitude of bacterial infections including those of the ears, eyes, nose, tonsils, tooth, throat, lungs, skin, bone, heart, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be prescribed to treat typhoid fever in children.

Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT works best on an empty stomach, so try to give it to your child ½ - 1 hour before they eat. However, give it with food if it upsets your child’s stomach. It is generally given three times a day. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, repeat the dose when your child feels better. However, do not double the dose if it is the time for the next dose.

Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects should ideally subside on their own. But, in case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without a delay.

Tell your child’s doctor if your child has had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, and kidney malfunction. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help the dose make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT in children

Benefits of Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is a medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. These infections may include otitis media (ear infection), sinusitis (sinus infection), tonsillitis (infection of tonsils), dental abscess (tooth infection), pneumonia (lung infection), cellulitis (skin infection), and urinary tract infection. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Additionally, Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT may also be given as a preventive antibiotic before certain surgical procedures.

Usually, children start to feel better within 2-3 days of regular dosing. Make sure to finish the recommended course of the medicine as stopping the medicine abruptly may lead to ineffective treatment or worsen your child’s condition.

In Treatment of Typhoid fever

Typhoid fever is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract that spreads through contaminated food and water. Symptoms of such infection include high fever, headache, stomach pain, weakness, vomiting, and loose stools. Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is given to eradicate Salmonella typhi bacteria which is responsible for causing typhoid in children. Keep giving Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT to your child as prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

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Side effects of Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT in children

Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Aristocillin

Abdominal pain
Headache
Allergy

How can I give Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.

How Aristocillin Tablet DT works

Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is recommended.

What if I forget to give Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT to my child?

Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Give Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT to your child only for their current infection. Avoid storing the medicine for future use as it is impossible to judge whether the same medicine would work for any future illnesses.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminopenicillins {Penicillins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin

Patient concerns

My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

Fever 15 days & typhoid urine i Fever 15 days & typhoid urine infection

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly

FAQs

Can I give Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT to my child repeatedly for a long time?

Giving your child Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT can make the bacteria resistant.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT?

Although rare, Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT may cause some serious side effects such as skin rash, allergy, superinfection, bleeding problems, seizures, and blood cell abnormalities. If your child experiences any such symptoms, consult the doctor at the earliest.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT?

Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT?

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.

The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?

In the common cold, the mucus changes its color and thickens up with time, but this does not mean that your child needs antibiotics. Common cold symptoms often last for 7-10 days. In case they fail to clear up within this duration, reach out to your child’s doctor for guidance.

Is Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?

No, do not give this medicine to your child in this case as a high percentage of children with infectious mononucleosis develop a skin rash (erythematous rash) while taking Aristocillin Kid 125mg Tablet DT.

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