Zithrox Plus 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.

Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet1 and Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet2.

Uses of Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet in children

Benefits of Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet at home because of its excellent activity against organisms causing typhoid fever.

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Side effects of Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet in children

Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite

How can I give Zithrox Plus 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. Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zithrox Plus Tablet works

Zithrox Plus 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

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

Liver

CAUTION

Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Zithrox Plus 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.

Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet

₹14.2/Tablet

Cefo AZ Kid 100mg/125mg Tablet

Medley Pharmaceuticals

₹10.8/tablet

24% cheaper

Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet

Hetero Drugs Ltd

₹9.9/tablet

30% cheaper

Zimnic AZ Kid 100 mg/125 mg Tablet

Abbott

₹10.4/tablet

27% cheaper

Taxim-AZ 100 Tablet

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹19.35/tablet

36% costlier

Brutacef AZ Kid 100 mg/125 mg Tablet

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹11.98/tablet

16% cheaper

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 Zithrox Plus 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

There is continuous buzzing sound in my ears and I am taking these medicines Tab - Lcz hs Drop- otek-ac+ Tab-zithrox

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

Please use this app to find and meet a good ENT Specialist in your city to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bangalore, I would be very happy to help you out myself. My clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar is easily navigable to in Google Maps

My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist

Fever 15 days & typhoid urine i Fever 15 days & typhoid urine infection

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly

On my chest there are lots of pimples filled with pus, they usually occurs from itching then after that appear as red and becimes pimple Its happening from past few months, i thought it would be some reaction of something but it doesn't seems to be Could u please help me out

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Take tab zithrox 500-1 tab once daily before breakfast for 5 daysCome for a face to face consultation for examination of the problemIf you're from Kolkata you can visit my chamber else please visit a dermatologist nearby

FAQs

What if I give too much of Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet by mistake?

An extra dose of Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet?

Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus 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 Zithrox Plus Kid Tablet may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

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