Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Alicon Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Amoxycillin (125mg) + Cloxacillin (125mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
User Rating4.9
User Reviews582

FAQ

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Is Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg 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 Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg.
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Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Moxin Plus Kid 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.
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Is it safe to give Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
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Can other medicines be given at the same time as Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg?
Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
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Why has my child been prescribed the combination of two antibiotics?
A combination of two antibiotics is prescribed when the doctor suspects that your child may have developed a bacterial infection caused due to resistant bacteria. Giving a combination of two antibiotics increases the efficiency of the medicine and helps in killing the resistant bacteria.
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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.
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Are there any possible serious side effects of Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg?
Although rare, Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg 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.
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Can I give Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg 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 Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg can make the bacteria resistant.
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What if I forget to give Moxin Plus Kid 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’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg Tablet Reviews

Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg contains two active antibiotics that are effective against a multitude of bacterial infections, including those of the ears, nose, sinus, tonsils, throat, lungs, heart, skin, and bones. It can also effectively treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.

Give Moxin Plus Kid 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.

Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg 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 Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg Tablet Works

Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg contains two active ingredients, Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. On the other hand, the presence of cloxacillin increases the efficiency of this medicine and helps in treating the infections caused by resistant bacteria. By doing so, it kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading.

How to Use Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg Tablet

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. Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg is a medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections, especially the ones which are suspected to be caused due to resistant bacteria. These infections may include otitis media (ear infection), rhinosinusitis (sinus infection), tonsillitis (infection of tonsils), dental abscess (tooth infection), pneumonia (lung infection), cellulitis (skin infection), and urinary tract infection. Usually, children start to feel better within 2-3 days of regular dosing. Make sure to finish the recommended course of the medicine as stopping the medicine abruptly may lead to ineffective treatment or may even worsen your child’s condition.

Uses of Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Bacterial infections

Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg is recommended.
Kidney  CAUTION
Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Moxin Plus Kid 125mg/125mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine.

Quick Tips

  • 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 Moxin Plus Kid 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.
  • Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
  • Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
  • 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.

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