Trimox 100mg Drop
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Mapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Amoxycillin (100mg) |
| Salt Synonyms | Amoxicillin |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Aminopenicillins {Penicillins} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 389 |
FAQ
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Trimox 100mg?
Trimox 100mg can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Trimox 100mg. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How long does Trimox 100mg takes to work?
Usually, Trimox 100mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Trimox 100mg.
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.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Trimox 100mg?
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 stop taking Trimox 100mg when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Trimox 100mg and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
What if I don't get better after using Trimox 100mg?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can the use of Trimox 100mg cause failure of contraceptive pills?
Yes, the use of Trimox 100mg can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using some other methods of contraception (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Trimox 100mg.
Is Trimox 100mg safe?
Trimox 100mg is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
Does Trimox 100mg cause drowsiness?
No, Trimox 100mg has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Trimox 100mg, please consult your doctor.
Can I give Trimox 100mg to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Trimox 100mg 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 Trimox 100mg to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Trimox 100mg can make the bacteria resistant.
Can Trimox 100mg cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Trimox 100mg can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Trimox 100mg?
Although rare, Trimox 100mg 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 the use of Trimox 100mg cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Trimox 100mg can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Is Trimox 100mg 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 Trimox 100mg.
What if I forget to give Trimox 100mg 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.
Trimox 100mg Drop Reviews
Trimox 100mg is an antibiotic medicine with versatile actions. It can treat a multitude of bacterial infections including those of the ears, eyes, nose, sinus, tonsils, tooth, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be effective against peptic ulcer disease.
Give Trimox 100mg 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.
Trimox 100mg 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.
Give Trimox 100mg 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.
Trimox 100mg 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.
How Trimox 100mg Drop Works
Trimox 100mg 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.
How to Use Trimox 100mg Drop
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Trimox 100mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Trimox 100mg Drop
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Trimox 100mg 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.
- In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease: Trimox 100mg 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 Trimox 100mg to your child as prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Uses of Trimox 100mg Drop
- Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Trimox 100mg Drop Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trimox 100mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Trimox 100mg is recommended.
Kidney
CAUTION
Trimox 100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trimox 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Trimox 100mg may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- 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.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Trimox 100mg is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
- 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.
- Give Trimox 100mg 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.
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