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All Details About Kamox 100mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Kamox 100mg Tablet
Description:
Kamox 100mg Tablet 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.Donate Kamox 100mg Tablet 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.
Kamox 100mg Tablet 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. Information of your child’s medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
Uses:
- Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Directions For Use:
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. Kamox 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.Side Effects:
Kamox 100mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-Ordinary side effects of Kamox
- Allergy
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin rash
Warning & Precautions:
Kidney
CAUTION
Kamox 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kamox 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
FAQs:
Can I give Kamox 100mg Tablet to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Kamox 100mg Tablet 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 Kamox 100mg Tablet to your child exactly as prescribed. Increaseitionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Kamox 100mg Tablet can make the bacteria resistant.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Kamox 100mg Tablet?
Although rare, Kamox 100mg Tablet may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, 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 Kamox 100mg Tablet?
Kamox 100mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Kamox 100mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Kamox 100mg Tablet?
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 Kamox 100mg Tablet 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 Kamox 100mg Tablet.
Can Kamox 100mg Tablet cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Kamox 100mg Tablet 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.
Can the use of Kamox 100mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of Kamox 100mg Tablet 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.
Can I stop taking Kamox 100mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Kamox 100mg Tablet and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
How long does Kamox 100mg Tablet takes to work?
Usually, Kamox 100mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Kamox 100mg Tablet.
Is Kamox 100mg Tablet safe?
Kamox 100mg Tablet is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
Does Kamox 100mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
No, Kamox 100mg Tablet has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Kamox 100mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
What if I don't get better after using Kamox 100mg Tablet?
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 Kamox 100mg Tablet cause failure of contraceptive pills?
Affirmative, the use of Kamox 100mg Tablet 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 Kamox 100mg Tablet.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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