Manufacturer: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Amoxycillin(125mg), Cloxacillin(125mg), Lactobacillus(60Million spores)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Give Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet 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 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.
Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Amoxycillin, Cloxacillin, and Lactobacillus. Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin are antibiotics that work by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering that is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively. Lactobacillus is a live microorganism that restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
The half-life of amoxicillin is 61.3 minutes. Approximately 60% of an orally administered dose of amoxicillin is excreted in the urine within 6 to 8 hours. Detectable serum levels are observed up to 8 hours after an orally administered dose of amoxicillin.Cloxacillin is an antibiotic agent used for the treatment of beta-hemolytic streptococcal and pneumococcal infections as well as staphylococcal infections. A semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotic which is a chlorinated derivative of oxacillin.Lactobacillus species are probiotics ("good" bacteria) normally found in human digestive and urinary tracts. They can be consumed for diarrhea and "gut health." "Good" bacteria such as Lactobacillus can help the body break down food, absorb nutrients, and fight off "bad" organisms that might cause diseases.
Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores 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 Blumox XL
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Headache
Skin rash
Hypersensitivity to Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
High fever
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity to any penicillin
Hypersensitivity to this drug, to penicillin, or to cephalosporins
Severe intestinal infection
PRESCRIBE THE CHILD'S DOCTOR
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
AMOXICILLIN+CLOXACILLIN+LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest and lungs. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Antibiotic drugs
Chloramphenicol
Immunosuppressants
Macrolides
Probenecid
Sulfonamides
Tetracyclines
Do not chew, crush or break it. Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
Conditions like the common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Give Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet 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.
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. Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Why has my child been prescribed Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet?
Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet contains two active antibiotics and one probiotic. Giving a combination of two antibiotics increases the efficiency of the medicine and helps in killing the resistant bacteria. The addition of probiotics helps reduce the side effects, such as diarrhea, which can occur due to the prolonged intake of antibiotics.
Q. Can I give Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet 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 Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet can make the bacteria resistant.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet?
Although rare, Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet?
Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores 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 fully recover from the illness. Post recovery from illness, the child can take the vaccine after consulting the doctor.
Q. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
In conditions like 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.
Q. Is Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet 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 Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet.
Q. Is it safe to give Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Blumox XL Kid 125mg/125mg/60Million spores Tablet contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
