Staphymox LB Kid Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Leben Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Amoxycillin (125mg) + Cloxacillin (125mg) + Lactobacillus (60Million spores)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	631

FAQ

Are there any possible serious side effects of Staphymox LB Kid?

Although rare, Staphymox LB Kid 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.

Is it safe to give Staphymox LB Kid to children suffering from jaundice?

It is advised not to give Staphymox LB Kid to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Staphymox LB Kid contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Staphymox LB Kid?

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 fully recover from the illness. Post recovery from illness, the child can take the vaccine after consulting the doctor.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Staphymox LB Kid?

Staphymox LB Kid can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Staphymox LB Kid.

Can I give Staphymox LB Kid to my child repeatedly for a long time?

Giving your child Staphymox LB Kid 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 Staphymox LB Kid to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Staphymox LB Kid can make the bacteria resistant.

The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?

In conditions like 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.

Why has my child been prescribed Staphymox LB Kid?

Staphymox LB Kid contains two active antibiotics and one probiotic. Giving a combination of two antibiotics increases the efficiency of the medicine and helps in killing the resistant bacteria. The addition of probiotics helps reduce the side effects, such as diarrhea, which can occur due to the prolonged intake of antibiotics.

Is Staphymox LB Kid 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 Staphymox LB Kid.

What if I forget to give Staphymox LB Kid 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.

Staphymox LB Kid Tablet Reviews

Staphymox LB Kid treats a wide range of bacterial infections, including those of the ears, nose, sinus, tonsils, throat, lungs, heart, skin, and bones. It can also treat infections caused by resistant bacteria. The presence of probiotics helps in reducing the chance of getting side effects like diarrhea.

Give Staphymox LB Kid 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.

Staphymox LB Kid can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, 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 episodes of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, 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 Staphymox LB Kid Tablet Works

Staphymox LB Kid is a combination of three medicines: Amoxycillin, Cloxacillin, and Lactobacillus. Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin are antibiotics that work by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering that is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively. Lactobacillus is a live microorganism that restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

How to Use Staphymox LB Kid 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. Staphymox LB Kid may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Staphymox LB Kid Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Staphymox LB Kid is a medicine that effectively treats 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 infections. The presence of probiotics reduces the chance of side effects like stomach upset or diarrhea associated with prolonged intake of antibiotics.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 Staphymox LB Kid Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Staphymox LB Kid Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Staphymox LB Kid is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Staphymox LB Kid is recommended.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Staphymox LB Kid should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Staphymox LB Kid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Conditions like the common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
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.
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 Staphymox LB Kid 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.