Richclox 125mg/125mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | CL Reddy Health Care |
| Active Ingredient | Amoxycillin (125mg) + Dicloxacillin (125mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| User Rating | 5.0 |
| User Reviews | 529 |
FAQ
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Richclox 125mg/125mg?
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.
Can I give Richclox 125mg/125mg to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Richclox 125mg/125mg for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Moreover, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Richclox 125mg/125mg can make the bacteria resistant. Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Richclox 125mg/125mg to your child exactly as prescribed.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Richclox 125mg/125mg?
Although rare, Richclox 125mg/125mg may cause some serious side effects such as skin rash, allergy, superinfection, bleeding problems, seizures, and blood cell abnormalities. In case your child develops any of these symptoms, consult the doctor at the earliest.
Can I stop taking Richclox 125mg/125mg when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Richclox 125mg/125mg and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Richclox 125mg/125mg?
Richclox 125mg/125mg can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Richclox 125mg/125mg. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Is Richclox 125mg/125mg safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?
No, it is not advised to give Richclox 125mg/125mg if your child is suffering from infectious mononucleosis or even leukemia as Richclox 125mg/125mg can lead to the development of skin rashes.
How long does Richclox 125mg/125mg takes to work?
Usually, Richclox 125mg/125mg starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Is it safe to give Richclox 125mg/125mg to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Richclox 125mg/125mg to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Richclox 125mg/125mg contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
What if I forget to give Richclox 125mg/125mg 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 is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Richclox 125mg/125mg Capsule Reviews
Richclox 125mg/125mg is an antibiotic medicine that is effective against a multitude of bacterial infections affecting ears, nose, sinus, tonsils, throat, lungs, heart, skin, and bones. It may also be effective in treating infections that are caused by resistant bacteria.
Give Richclox 125mg/125mg 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 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.
Richclox 125mg/125mg can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects almost always go away 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 episodes 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 dose make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
How Richclox 125mg/125mg Capsule Works
Richclox 125mg/125mg contains two active ingredients: Amoxycillin and Dicloxacillin. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. Dicloxacillin increases the efficiency of this medicine and helps in treating the infections caused by resistant bacteria. Together, the medicines not only kill the infection-causing bacteria but also arrest the spread of the infection.
How to Use Richclox 125mg/125mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Richclox 125mg/125mg is to be taken with food.
Uses of Richclox 125mg/125mg Capsule
- Bacterial infections
Richclox 125mg/125mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Richclox 125mg/125mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Richclox 125mg/125mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Richclox 125mg/125mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Richclox 125mg/125mg is recommended.
Quick Tips
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Richclox 125mg/125mg may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if diarrhea occurs as a side effect.
- Stop taking Richclox 125mg/125mg and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
- Give Richclox 125mg/125mg 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.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections.
- Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in-between. Sudden withdrawal may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
References
- University of Michigan: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Dicloxacillin Sodium. [Updated 19 Sep. 2016].