Dupen
Dupen Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Dupen Products
Uses of Dupen Products
Amoxycillin+Cloxacillin+Lactobacillus is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Dupen Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Dupen are Gastrointestinal disorder, Pseudomembranous colitis, Hypersensitivity, Liver dysfunction, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Crystals in urine, Hemolytic anemia, Low blood platelets, Thrombocytopenic purpura, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Agitation, Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Confusion, Convulsion, Discoloration of teeth, Elevated serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase.
How Dupen Products work
Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin + Lactobacillus is a combination of three medicines: Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin + Lactobacillus1, Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin + Lactobacillus2, and Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin + Lactobacillus3. Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin + Lactobacillus1 and Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin + Lactobacillus2 are antibiotics which 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. Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin + Lactobacillus3 is a live microorganism which restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
Patient Concerns about Dupen Products
Frequently asked questions about Dupen Products
Frequently asked questions about Dupen Products
Q. Why has my child been prescribed Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet?
Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg 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 Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg 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 Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet can make the bacteria resistant.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet?
Although rare, Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg 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 Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet?
Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg 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 Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg 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 Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet.
Q. Is it safe to give Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Dupen Ped 125mg/125mg Tablet contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
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