Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Erythromycin(125mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Prefer giving Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after food) as that will enhance the medicine’s absorption. However, if stomach upset occurs, give it with a small amount of food. Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet is usually given four times a day. Since the dose depends upon the type of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight, make sure to stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. Inform your child’s doctor if your child has a history of allergies, heart problems, liver impairment, or kidney malfunction. Knowing the child’s medical history is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.
Pharmacokinetics. Erythromycin is easily inactivated by gastric acid; therefore, all orally administered formulations are given as either enteric-coated or more-stable salts or esters, such as erythromycin ethylsuccinate. Erythromycin is very rapidly absorbed, and diffuses into most tissues and phagocytes.
Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet 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 Althrocin Kid
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Allergy
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
hearing loss.
torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm.
prolonged QT interval on EKG.
abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth.
liver problems.
PRESCRIBE THE CHILD'S DOCTOR
4 years
Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ALTHROCIN KID 125MG TABLET have interactions with anti-allergic medicines (astemizole, terfenadine, mizolastine), anti-nausea pills (domperidone), mental health pills (pimozide, amisulpride), anti-migraine medicines (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), anti-cholesterol pills (simvastatin), bladder
Do not chew, crush or break it. Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. But, if it is nearly time for the next dose, just give the upcoming dose at the right time. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Do not give Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet to treat viral infections as it will be ineffective.
Give Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet only for the current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet and call the doctor right away if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty soon after the intake.
Give Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet only when prescribed by the doctor. Never share your child's medicine with anyone else as it can harm.
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. Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What if I give an overdose of Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet by mistake?
Though an extra dose of Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet does not usually cause any harm, you must consult a doctor immediately if you feel you have given too much of it to your child. Never forget that overdose can increase the risk of unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. So, stay vigilant and adhere to the prescribed dose.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet?
Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet may rarely cause some serious side effects such as severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfection), severe allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, blood infections, and heart conduction abnormalities like QT prolongation due to arrhythmia. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet?
Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Is it safe to give Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet if my child has low potassium levels in blood?
Avoid giving Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet if your child has low potassium levels as it can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet?
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.
Q. Which lab tests should my child undergo while taking Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet for the long term?
Your child’s doctor may advise you to track your child’s ECG and liver functioning periodically as that will help to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?
No. Sore throats, runny nose, cough, pain, or discharge from the ear are almost always caused by viruses. As per statistics, more than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus. Since antibiotics should not be given for viral infections, it will be best if you consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.
