Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule contains two active antibiotics that are effective against a multitude of bacterial infections, including those of the ears, nose, sinus, tonsils, throat, lungs, heart, skin, and bones. It can also effectively treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule1 and Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule2.
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule1 and Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule2.
Uses of Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule in children
Benefits of Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule is a medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections, especially the ones which are suspected to be caused due to resistant bacteria. These infections may include otitis media (ear infection), rhinosinusitis (sinus infection), tonsillitis (infection of tonsils), dental abscess (tooth infection), pneumonia (lung infection), cellulitis (skin infection), and urinary tract infection. 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 may even worsen your child’s condition.
Side effects of Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule in children
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule 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 Extencilin
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
How can I give Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Extencilin Capsule works
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule contains two active ingredients, Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. On the other hand, the presence of cloxacillin increases the efficiency of this medicine and helps in treating the infections caused by resistant bacteria. By doing so, it kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule is recommended.
What if I forget to give Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule 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 Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule 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.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Why has my child been prescribed the combination of two antibiotics?
A combination of two antibiotics is prescribed when the doctor suspects that your child may have developed a bacterial infection caused due to resistant bacteria. Giving a combination of two antibiotics increases the efficiency of the medicine and helps in killing the resistant bacteria.
Q. Can I give Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule 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 Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule can make the bacteria resistant.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule?
Although rare, Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule 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 Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule?
Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule. 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 Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule ?
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. 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.
Q. Is Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule 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 Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule.
Q. Is it safe to give Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Extencilin 125mg/125mg Capsule contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
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