Azin CX Kid Tablet
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Azin CX Kid Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections that may affect your child’s eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be given to treat typhoid fever in children and adolescents.
Azin CX Kid Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Azin CX Kid Tablet1 and Azin CX Kid Tablet2.
Azin CX Kid Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Azin CX Kid Tablet1 and Azin CX Kid Tablet2.
Uses of Azin CX Kid Tablet in children
Benefits of Azin CX Kid Tablet for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Azin CX Kid Tablet is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. These may include middle ear infections, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, skin and soft infections, abdominal infections, and urinary tract infections. This medicine works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping them from multiplying. As a result, the infection starts clearing within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. However, continue giving the medicine as prescribed by the doctor because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or bring back the infection.
In Treatment of Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is an infection that spreads through the intake of contaminated food and water. Children with typhoid fever requiring no serious medical attention can be well managed with Azin CX Kid Tablet at home because of its excellent activity against organisms causing typhoid fever.
Side effects of Azin CX Kid Tablet in children
Azin CX Kid 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-
Common side effects of Azin CX
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
How can I give Azin CX Kid Tablet to my child?
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. Azin CX Kid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Azin CX Tablet works
Azin CX Kid Tablet contains two antibiotics, cefixime, and azithromycin. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while Azithromycin interferes with the protein synthesis of bacteria. As a result, the growth of infection-causing bacteria gets controlled and the spread of the infection is successfully restricted.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Azin CX Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azin CX Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Azin CX Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azin CX Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Azin CX Kid Tablet 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 is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Azin CX Kid Tablet
₹10.0/Tablet
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Quick tips
- 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.
- Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Only give Azin CX Kid Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- 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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Patient concerns
FAQs
What if I give too much of Azin CX Kid Tablet by mistake?
An extra dose of Azin CX Kid Tablet is unlikely to harm. However, you must still be vigilant because overdoses may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. If you think you have given too much of Azin CX Kid Tablet to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Azin CX Kid Tablet?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Azin CX Kid 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.
Can Azin CX Kid Tablet impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the medicine may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Azin CX Kid Tablet, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Azin CX Kid Tablet?
Azin CX Kid Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Azin CX Kid Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How should I store my child’s medicine at home?
Store Azin CX Kid Tablet at room temperature in a dry place away from direct sunlight and beyond the reaches of children and pets. Do check for the expiry date of the medicine from time to time. Discard all expired medicines and never save medicines for future illnesses.
What should I tell the doctor before giving Azin CX Kid Tablet to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Azin CX Kid Tablet may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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Address: 1251, SECTOR-8, FARIDABAD, HARYANA
Country of origin: India
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