Lomox Kid Tablet
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Lomox Kid Tablet treats a wide range of bacterial infections, including those of the ears, nose, sinus, tonsils, throat, lungs, heart, skin, and bones. It can also treat infections caused by resistant bacteria. The presence of probiotics helps in reducing the chance of getting side effects like diarrhea.
Lomox Kid Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Lomox Kid Tablet1, Lomox Kid Tablet2, and Lomox Kid Tablet3.
Lomox Kid Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Lomox Kid Tablet1, Lomox Kid Tablet2, and Lomox Kid Tablet3.
Uses of Lomox Kid Tablet in children
Benefits of Lomox Kid Tablet for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Lomox Kid Tablet is a medicine that effectively treats 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 infections. The presence of probiotics reduces the chance of side effects like stomach upset or diarrhea associated with prolonged intake of antibiotics.
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.
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 Lomox Kid Tablet in children
Lomox Kid 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 Lomox
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Skin rash
How can I give Lomox Kid Tablet to my child?
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. Lomox Kid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lomox Tablet works
Lomox Kid 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.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Lomox Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lomox Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lomox Kid Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Lomox Kid Tablet is recommended.
What if I forget to give Lomox Kid Tablet 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.
- Conditions like the common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Give Lomox Kid 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Patient concerns
FAQs
Why has my child been prescribed Lomox Kid Tablet?
Lomox Kid 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.
Can I give Lomox Kid Tablet to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Lomox Kid 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 Lomox Kid Tablet to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Lomox Kid Tablet can make the bacteria resistant.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Lomox Kid Tablet?
Although rare, Lomox Kid 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.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Lomox Kid Tablet?
Lomox Kid Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Lomox Kid Tablet.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Lomox Kid 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.
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.
Is Lomox Kid 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 Lomox Kid Tablet.
Is it safe to give Lomox Kid Tablet to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Lomox Kid Tablet to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Lomox Kid Tablet contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
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