Chimak Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine with versatile actions. It can treat a multitude of bacterial infections, including those of the ears, eyes, nose, sinuses, tonsils, teeth, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be effective against peptic ulcer disease.
Donate Chimak Tablet DT 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 time for the next dose.
Chimak Tablet DT can cause 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 if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report them to the doctor immediately.
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 problems, skin disorders, or kidney malfunction. Information of your child’s medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Chimak Tablet DT may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Chimak
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Skin rash
Allergy
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Chimak Tablet DT does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Chimak Tablet DT is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Chimak Tablet DT may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. Chimak Tablet DT can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Chimak Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Chimak Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
FAQs:
Can I give Chimak Tablet DT to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Chimak Tablet DT for a long time 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 Chimak Tablet DT to your child exactly as prescribed. Increaseitionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Chimak Tablet DT can make the bacteria resistant.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Chimak Tablet DT?
Although rare, Chimak Tablet DT may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergies, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Forever consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Chimak Tablet DT?
Chimak Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Chimak Tablet DT. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Chimak Tablet DT?
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.
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. Ordinary 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.
Is Chimak Tablet DT 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 Chimak Tablet DT.
Can Chimak Tablet DT cause an allergic reaction?
Although it is rare, yes, Chimak Tablet DT can cause an allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergies to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you notice any signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Can the use of Chimak Tablet DT cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of Chimak Tablet DT 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 child’s doctor about it.
Can I stop giving Chimak Tablet DT to my child when the symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop giving Chimak Tablet DT and finish the full course of treatment even if the child feels better. Symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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