Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Cefixime (100mg) + Ofloxacin (mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Medxone Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections in children and adolescents. Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg 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 can also be used in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.
Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet contains two antibiotics. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while ofloxacin directly interacts with the genetic material of bacteria. As a consequence, the infection-causing bacteria stop growing further and the spread of the infection is successfully arrested.
What should I do if my child accidentally takes too much of Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet?
If your child has taken an extra dose of Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet, it is unlikely to cause harm. However, you must still be vigilant because overdoses may lead to unwanted side effects and potentially worsen their condition. If you suspect that your child has taken too much of Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet, seek medical attention immediately.
Are there any serious potential side effects associated with Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet?
Some severe potential side effects of this medication include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. If your child experiences any of these symptoms, consult their doctor for assistance.
Can other medications be taken simultaneously with Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet?
Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet may interact with other medications or substances. Inform your child's doctor about any other medications they are taking before starting Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet. Additionally, consult their doctor before administering any other medication to your child.
Can my child receive vaccinations while on treatment with Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with vaccine ingredients or cause a bad reaction in children who have just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not be vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be administered.
Can Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet affect my child's digestion?
Children often experience a sensitive stomach and develop stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the medicine may kill off both good and bad bacteria, increasing the risk of developing other infections. If your child experiences diarrhea while on Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet, do not stop the medication course. Instead, consult their doctor for guidance.
Can Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet contribute to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, the infection-causing bacteria can become resistant to Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet due to irregular dosing, repeated misuse, or unrequired use. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
What should I inform my child's doctor about before giving Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet?
Inform the doctor if your child suffers 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 Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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. Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again
- 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.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Only give Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg 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.
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Allergy
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Holdcef O Kid 100mg/100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.
