N Gyl Kid Tablet
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
N Gyl Kid Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that is effective against a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infections. In children, it is used to treat infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract.
N Gyl Kid Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: N Gyl Kid Tablet1 and N Gyl Kid Tablet2.
N Gyl Kid Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: N Gyl Kid Tablet1 and N Gyl Kid Tablet2.
Uses of N Gyl Kid Tablet in children
- Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
- Treatment of Diarrhea
- Treatment of Dysentery
Benefits of N Gyl Kid Tablet for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
N Gyl Kid Tablet is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial and protozoal infections. These infections may include tooth abscess, gum infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, dysentery, burning sensation while passing urine, and genital tract infection.N Gyl Kid Tablet inhibits the growth of infection-causing organisms by stopping them from multiplying. It is most likely that your child’s infection will start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. Make sure to complete the full course of treatment even if your child feels better. Stopping the medicine abruptly by yourself may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
In Treatment of Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. N Gyl Kid Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
In Treatment of Dysentery
Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. N Gyl Kid Tablet helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of N Gyl Kid Tablet in children
N Gyl 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 N Gyl
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Weight loss
- Abdominal cramp
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Dizziness
- Metallic taste
- Skin rash
How can I give N Gyl 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. N Gyl Kid Tablet is to be taken with food.
How N Gyl Tablet works
N Gyl Kid Tablet is an antibiotic, having metronidazole and norfloxacin as its active ingredients. Both these medicines damage the DNA of the infection-causing bacteria, thus killing it by stopping its growth. This prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
N Gyl Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of N Gyl Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of N Gyl Kid Tablet is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of N Gyl Kid Tablet is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
N Gyl Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of N Gyl Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give N Gyl Kid Tablet to my child?
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your child has been prescribed N Gyl Kid Tablet for the treatment of bacterial and parasitic infections.
- If your child develops diarrhea as a side effect, encourage them to drink plenty of water.
- N Gyl Kid Tablet may cause an altered taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid to your child within 2 hours of taking N Gyl Kid Tablet as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Your child must complete the entire course of N Gyl Kid Tablet. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Discontinue N Gyl Kid Tablet and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
- Never save the medicine for future illnesses since its effectiveness in future infections cannot be guaranteed.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
My child is having a genetic deficiency of the G6PD enzyme. Is it safe to give N Gyl Kid Tablet?
It is advised that you get your child’s G6PD deficiency evaluated before starting the course of treatment. Avoid giving N Gyl Kid Tablet as deficiency of G6PD enzymes can lead to breaking of blood cells resulting in severe anemia.
Can N Gyl Kid Tablet be given along with cough and cold medicines?
No, do not give N Gyl Kid Tablet with cough and cold medicines. N Gyl Kid Tablet can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and cause disulfiram reaction, leading to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, etc.
What if I give excess N Gyl Kid Tablet by mistake?
An extra dose of N Gyl Kid Tablet is unlikely to cause any harm. But, you must still be vigilant because overdose increases the risk of unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms. If you think you have given too much N Gyl Kid Tablet to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking N Gyl Kid Tablet for the prescribed duration?
Speak to your child’s doctor if your child does not show any improvement even after completing the dose. It could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. Your child’s doctor may change N Gyl Kid Tablet and prescribe some other antibiotic which is known to have a stronger impact on the infection-causing bacteria.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as N Gyl Kid Tablet?
N Gyl Kid Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting N Gyl Kid Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with N Gyl 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 recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
What should I tell the doctor before giving N Gyl Kid Tablet to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that N Gyl Kid Tablet may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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