Manufacturer: DWD Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Amoxycillin(125mg), Cloxacillin(125mg), Lactobacillus(30Million spores)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Give Clodax L 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.
Amoxicillin is similar to penicillin in its bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis that leads to the death of the bacteria.
Cloxacillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a type of penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections
Some lactobacilli and bifidobacteria can produce antimicrobial peptides known as bacteriocins, which prevent the proliferation of selected pathogens. The term “colonization resistance” refers to the use of probiotics to prevent or treat enteric pathogens
The absorption of lyophilized amoxicillin after intramuscular injection resulted in an AUC that was 92% of intravenous absorption and urinary recovery of 91%. The peak serum levels, time to peak, and other pharmacokinetic parameters for intramuscular injection were nearly identical to those for oral administration.
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 acidophilus is a probiotic that is used to help maintain the number of healthy bacteria in your stomach and intestines. This supplement is available without a prescription
Rash
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Headache
Skin rash
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
mononucleosis, the kissing disease.
liver problems.
blockage of normal bile flow.
severe renal impairment.
Penicillin hypersensitivity.
Lactobacillus preparations are contraindicated in persons with a hypersensitivity to lactose or milk.
7 YEARS
Amoxicillin alone is indicated to treat susceptible bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, genitourinary tract, skin, skin structure, and lower respiratory tract.
Cloxacillin is indicated for the treatment of beta-hemolytic streptococcal, pneumococcal, and staphylococcal infections (including beta-lactamase producing organisms).
Lactobacillus is taken by mouth to treat and prevent diarrhea, including infectious types such as rotaviral diarrhea in children and traveler's diarrhea. It is also taken by mouth to prevent and treat diarrhea associated with using antibiotics
AMOXICILLIN+CLOXACILLIN should not be given with gout medicine (allopurinol), and bacteriostatic drugs which prevent the growth of bacteria (chloramphenicol, erythromycin, and tetracyclines).
Lactobacillus has no known moderate interactions with other drugs. Lactobacillus has no known mild interactions with other drugs. This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use
Do not chew, crush or break it. Clodax L 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 Clodax L 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. Clodax L 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 Clodax L Tablet?
Clodax L 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 Clodax L Tablet to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Clodax L 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 Clodax L Tablet to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Clodax L Tablet can make the bacteria resistant.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Clodax L Tablet?
Although rare, Clodax L 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 Clodax L Tablet?
Clodax L Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Clodax L Tablet.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Clodax L 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 Clodax L 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 Clodax L Tablet.
Q. Is it safe to give Clodax L Tablet to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Clodax L Tablet to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Clodax L Tablet contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
