Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Roscillin 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.
Roscillin 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.
Roscillin 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.
Roscillin 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.
Roscillin 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 Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT in children
Benefits of Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Roscillin 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, Roscillin 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.
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. Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT is given to eradicate Salmonella typhi bacteria which is responsible for causing typhoid in children. Keep giving Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT to your child as prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Side effects of Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT in children
Roscillin 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 Roscillin
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Allergy
How can I give Roscillin 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. Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.
How Roscillin Tablet DT works
Roscillin 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
Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT is recommended.
What if I forget to give Roscillin 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 Roscillin 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
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin
Interaction with drugs
Taking Roscillin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Ampicillin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Ampicillin. If Purified Vi Polysac
Ampicillin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Ampicillin.
Ampicillin may slow down the removal of Methotrexate from the body.
Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Ampicillin. Your doctor may monitor your treatme
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Your doctor may monitor the blood's clotting ability within 3 days of starting or discontinuing Ampicillin.
Ampicillin may slow down the removal of Methotrexate from the body.
Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Ampicillin. Your doctor may monitor your treatme
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I give Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Roscillin 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 Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT can make the bacteria resistant.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT?
Although rare, Roscillin 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 Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT?
Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Roscillin 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 Roscillin 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 Roscillin 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 Roscillin 125mg Tablet DT.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1487-90.
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 780.
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