Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup

Composition Amoxycillin (125mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 60 ml Syrup
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Aminopenicillins {Penicillins}
Action Class Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin
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Manufacturer Lark Laboratories Ltd
Manufacturer address A-105/2, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi-110020

Give Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup 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 two to 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.

Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects should ideally subside on their own. But, in case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without a delay.

Tell your child’s doctor if your child has had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, and kidney malfunction. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.

Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Treatment of Bacterial infections

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Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

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.

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 Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup 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.

Q. Can I give Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup to my child repeatedly for a long time?

Giving your child Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup 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 Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup can make the bacteria resistant.

Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup?

Although rare, Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup 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 Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup?

Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup. 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 Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup?

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 Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup 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 Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup.

In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup is also given to eradicate H. Pylori bacteria which is responsible for causing peptic ulcers in children. For peptic ulcers, it is generally given in combination with other medicines for around 10-14 days. Keep giving Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup to your child as prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.show moreshow less

Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup 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-

Diarrhea

Nausea

Allergic reaction

Vomiting

Rash

Allergy

Kidney:CAUTION

Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup is recommended.

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