Octamox 125mg Tablet DT
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Octamox 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, sinuses, tonsils, teeth, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be effective against peptic ulcer disease.
Give Octamox 125mg Tablet DT either with or without food, but it is best to give it with food if it upsets your child’s stomach. It is generally given two to 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 time for the next dose.
Octamox 125mg Tablet DT can cause minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects should ideally subside on their own. But if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report them to the doctor immediately.
Tell your child’s doctor if your child has had any previous episodes of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, or kidney malfunction. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT in children
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Benefits of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Octamox 125mg Tablet DT is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that effectively treats various bacterial infections, including those affecting the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and ear. It helps eliminate the harmful bacteria and reduces symptoms like fever, pain, and inflammation, promoting faster recovery and improved comfort. Its well-tolerated nature and convenient dosing make it easy to adhere to treatment, ensuring better health outcomes. This prevents the spread and complications of infections, supporting overall well-being and allowing your child to return to their daily activities sooner.
In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Octamox 125mg Tablet DT helps treat peptic ulcer disease by eliminating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium that causes ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It helps clear the infection and promotes faster ulcer healing, reduces symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, and acidity, and prevents ulcer recurrence. It helps restore digestive health and improves overall well-being, allowing for a more comfortable and symptom-free life.
Side effects of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT in children
Octamox 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 Octamox
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Allergy
How can I give Octamox 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. Octamox 125mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Octamox Tablet DT works
Octamox 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. Octamox 125mg Tablet DT kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Octamox 125mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Octamox 125mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT is recommended.
What if I forget to give Octamox 125mg Tablet DT to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regimen 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 the common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never give this medicine for such conditions.
- Give Octamox 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.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Octamox 125mg Tablet DT may help. Talk to your child’s doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminopenicillins {Penicillins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Extended Spectrum Penicillins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Octamox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Amoxycillin. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after discon
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Amoxycillin. Please consult your doctor. Amoxycillin may reduce the efficacy of C
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Mycophenolate mofetil along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amoxycillin may raise blood levels of M
Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Amoxycillin. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amoxycillin may slo
No action is required. Amoxycillin may reduce blood levels of Diclofenac and its active form.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I give Octamox 125mg Tablet DT to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Octamox 125mg Tablet DT for a long time 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 Octamox 125mg Tablet DT to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT can make the bacteria resistant.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT?
Although rare, Octamox 125mg Tablet DT may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergies, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Octamox 125mg Tablet DT?
Octamox 125mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Octamox 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 Octamox 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 Octamox 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 Octamox 125mg Tablet DT.
Can Octamox 125mg Tablet DT cause an allergic reaction?
Although it is rare, yes, Octamox 125mg Tablet DT can cause an allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergies to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you notice any signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Can the use of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Octamox 125mg Tablet DT can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic, and it kills the harmful bacteria; however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your child’s doctor about it.
Can I stop giving Octamox 125mg Tablet DT to my child when the symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop giving Octamox 125mg Tablet DT and finish the full course of treatment even if the child feels better. Symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
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