Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Ampicillin(125mg), Cloxacillin(125mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Dt
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Campilox Tablet DT works best on an empty stomach, so try to give it to your child 30 minutes to 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.
Campilox Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. These antibiotics work by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Together, they treat your infection effectively.
Ampicillin is well-absorbed from the GI tract (though food reduces its absorption), and reaches peak concentrations in one to two hours. The bioavailability is around 62% for parenteral routes. Unlike other penicillins, which usually bind 60–90% to plasma proteins, ampicillin binds to only 15–20%,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.
Campilox 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 Campilox
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Allergy
General Information.
Dialysis, renal disease, renal failure, renal impairment.
Asthma, carbapenem hypersensitivity, cephalosporin hypersensitivity, eczema, penicillin hypersensitivity, serious rash, urticaria.
Mononucleosis.
Antimicrobial resistance.
Pregnancy.
Breast-feeding.
Campilox Tablet DT is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Campilox Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.
Campilox Tablet DT is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
AMPICILLIN+CLOXACILLIN belongs to the group of antibiotics called 'penicillin' used to treat wide range of bacterial infections. It is a 'broad-spectrum antibiotic' which treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections.
AMPICILLIN+CLOXACILLIN may have interaction with antibiotics with sulphonamides (sulfamethoxazol/trimethoprim, sulfadiazine and sulfisoxazole), other antibiotics (azithromycin, gentamycin), anticoagulants (warfarin), anti-gout which decreases uric acid (allopurinol, probenecid), and pain killer (aspirin).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Campilox Tablet DT 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 is 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. Sudden withdrawal 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 Campilox 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Campilox Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Is it safe to give Campilox Tablet DT to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Campilox Tablet DT to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Campilox Tablet DT contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
Q. Is Campilox Tablet DT safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?
No, it is not advised to give Campilox Tablet DT if your child is suffering from infectious mononucleosis or even leukemia as Campilox Tablet DT can lead to the development of skin rashes.
Q. Can I give Campilox Tablet DT to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Campilox Tablet DT for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Moreover, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Campilox Tablet DT can make the bacteria resistant. Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Campilox Tablet DT to your child exactly as prescribed.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Campilox Tablet DT?
Although rare, Campilox Tablet DT may cause some serious side effects such as skin rash, allergy, superinfection, bleeding problems, seizures, and blood cell abnormalities. In case your child develops any of these symptoms, consult the doctor at the earliest.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Campilox Tablet DT?
Campilox Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Campilox Tablet DT. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Campilox 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.
