Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Amoxycillin (200mg) + Clavulanic Acid (28.5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 611 |
FAQ
Can I give a higher than the recommended dose of Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg to my child?
No, giving a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine can increase the risks of side effects. If your child experiences increased severity of symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg on a long-term basis?
With prolonged therapy, the doctor may monitor kidney and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Can I stop giving Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg to my child when the symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop giving this medicine to your child unless the full course of the treatment is complete, even if you feel better. The symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, continue giving the medicine for the due course as it may still be showing beneficial effects.
Can the use of Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg cause diarrhea?
Yes, Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg may cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. In addition to that, the medicine may also affect the helpful bacteria in your child’s stomach and cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, encourage your child to drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, like less frequency of urination with dark-colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not give any other medicine to your child without consulting a doctor.
Is there any sign which shows that my child needs immediate medical attention?
You must call your child’s doctor right away if your child experiences serious allergic reactions (breathing problems, skin rashes), gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea), and liver damage (weakness, paleness, vomiting). Though rare, these side effects are serious and need an expert’s attention.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.
Do all viral common colds result in secondary bacterial infection?
Most of the time, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. In fact, giving antibiotics in viral infection can increase your child’s risk of developing side effects. So, use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg?
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg?
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 if I forget to give Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg to my child?
You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless advised otherwise by the doctor. 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.
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg Reviews
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, chest, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract. It is capable of killing bacteria that have become resistant to other therapies and thus also helps treat tuberculosis that is resistant to other treatments.
You can give Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg to your child with or without food. It is better to give it with food as that helps increase absorption and decrease the risk of stomach upset. The doctor may prescribe giving it two to three times a day. Medicine dose depends on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. So, stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed. If your child vomits the medicine within 30 minutes of intake, let the child calm down and repeat the dose. Do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg may cause vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. These side effects should diminish on their own. But, in case they persist or start bothering your child, you must not delay speaking to your child’s doctor.
Share your child’s entire medical history with the doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information will assist the doctor in making dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.
You can give Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg to your child with or without food. It is better to give it with food as that helps increase absorption and decrease the risk of stomach upset. The doctor may prescribe giving it two to three times a day. Medicine dose depends on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. So, stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed. If your child vomits the medicine within 30 minutes of intake, let the child calm down and repeat the dose. Do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg may cause vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. These side effects should diminish on their own. But, in case they persist or start bothering your child, you must not delay speaking to your child’s doctor.
Share your child’s entire medical history with the doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information will assist the doctor in making dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.
How Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg Works
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg is an antibiotic. It has two active agents, amoxycillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) essential for the survival of the bacteria. Whereas, clavulanic acid serves a special purpose of inhibiting an enzyme (beta-lactamase) that is produced by resistant bacteria. This makes the combination of amoxycillin and clavulanic acid an effective line of treatment for many types of infections.
How to Use Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg
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. Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg contains two different medicines, Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Amoxycillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin, teeth, joints, and bones. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
- In Treatment of Resistance Tuberculosis (TB): In multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis, the causative bacteria produce an enzyme called beta-lactamase. This enzyme breaks down the antibiotics and makes them ineffective. As a result, the bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic being used for treatment. Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg comprises two active ingredients, amoxycillin and clavulanic acid. While clavulanic acid stops the enzyme from rendering amoxycillin ineffective, amoxycillin works towards killing the tuberculosis-causing bacteria. This makes the combination of amoxycillin and clavulanic acid an effective treatment for resistant tuberculosis.
Uses of Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Resistance Tuberculosis (TB)
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine
Kidney
CAUTION
Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.The dose also needs to be reduced in neonates and infants due to incompletely developed renal function.
Quick Tips
- Your child may have a bitter taste in the mouth after the intake of Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Stop Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay.
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Check ‘expiry’ before giving Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg to your child. Immediately discard all the expired medicines.
- Never give Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg until and unless prescribed by the doctor. You must also never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Never save medicine for future illnesses. It cannot be said whether the same medicine will work on future infections.
- Do not give Blumox-CA Kid Tablet 200mg/28.5mg to treat common cold and flu-like symptoms caused by viruses.