Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT
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About Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is used to treat bacterial infections in the body that affect the skin, soft tissues, lungs, ears, urinary tract, and nasal sinuses. It should be mentioned that viral infections like the flu and the common cold are not treated by this medication.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT consists of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. This medicine works by destroying the outer protein layer, thereby killing the bacteria (bactericidal action). As a result, it helps treat infection and reduce the further spread of infection. Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT does not work against infections caused by viruses, including colds and flu.
Not everyone who is taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT will get these side effects. The common side effects of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT include vomiting, nausea, and diarrhoea. Everyone may not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.
You can take Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT with food to avoid any stomach upset. It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, crush, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you should take your medicine based on your medical condition. It is always important to complete your treatment course for better results.
Before starting Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic) or any other components. Do not take Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT on your own as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor; the dose and duration may vary depending on the child’s weight and the severity of the infection. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breadfeeding before taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT.
Uses of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is used to treat Bacterial Infections. The detailed uses of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT are as follows:
- Bacterial Infections: Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT helps treat bacterial illnesses, including pneumonia and bronchitis. The composition of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT improves efficacy against resistant microorganisms.
- Sinusitis: Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT treats bacterial sinus infections by lowering inflammation and cleaning them.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT treats urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria and provides broad-spectrum protection.
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infection: Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is also prescribed for treating skin and soft tissue infections, such as cellulitis and bite wounds, by its antibacterial effects to speed up the healing process.
- Otitis Media: Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT helps to treat middle ear infections.
- Pneumonia: Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is also involved in treating pneumonia by efficiently fighting against the microorganisms that cause the condition.
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Directions for Use
- Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It is usually taken every 8-12 hours or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Key Benefits
- Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that covers a very wide range of bacterial infections.
- Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT has Clavulanic acid, which protects amoxycillin from getting destroyed by the bacterial enzyme, thus increasing its efficacy.
- Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT helps overcome antibiotic resistance in bacteria that is caused by the enzyme beta-lactamase.
- Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is an effective medicine used in multiple infections like ear infections (acute otitis media), bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, etc.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT if you have an allergy to Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT, penicillin or cephalosporin class of antibiotics. Also, if you experience any allergic symptoms, including rash, swelling of the face/lips/throat, difficulty breathing, or chest tightness after taking $ name, immediately contact your doctor.
- People with liver diseases or jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes) should not take Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT, as it can severely affect the liver. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or heart disease before taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT.
- The dose of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection.
- Additionally, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it incomplete may lead to a severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
- Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
- Probiotics should be taken after taking a full course of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT in order to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
- Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages with Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT as they can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT in fighting off infections.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT as it may worsen the side effects like dizziness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
This medication passes into breast milk. If you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor before taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT may cause dizziness in some people, so it may affect your ability to drive. Avoid driving or operating machines until you are alert after taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT to be taken with caution if you have a history of liver conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary based on your condition.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary based on your condition.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Please consult the doctor. Your child's doctor will decide the dosage of this medicine depending on the weight and the severity of the infection.
Heart
Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
The use of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT in elderly patients may increase the risk of serious side effects.
FAQs
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is used to prevent middle ear and sinus infections, throat or lung respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, soft tissue infections, dental infections, and joint and bone infections.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT contains Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thus it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of amoxycillin against the bacteria. Together, Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT helps in treating bacterial infections.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is known to cause stomach upset, indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea. To avoid these side effects, please take Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT with a meal. Also, Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT should be taken at evenly spaced intervals to avoid any unpleasant side effects and for best results.
Generally, the penicillin group of antibiotics is not advised to be taken with methotrexate, which is used for conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. They may cause unpleasant side effects when taken together. However, Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is relatively safer to take with methotrexate, but only if prescribed by the doctor. It is best to discuss with your doctor about using the two medicines together, who may weigh the pros and cons and decide what is best for you.
Usually, Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT does not cause jaundice. But sometimes, it can cause jaundice in elderly people who have been taking the medication for a prolonged time. Please consult your doctor immediately if you notice any yellowing of the skin/eyes.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT does not treat a viral infection like the flu or a common cold. It is best to consult the doctor to know if you need Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT for your condition.
Yes, after taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT, you may have diarrhea. So, drink plenty of fluids and take probiotics to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration). Do not take anti-diarrhea medicine on your own; consult your doctor if the condition worsens.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is not known to reduce the efficacy of birth control pills and emergency contraceptive pills. However, if you develop diarrhea or vomiting due to Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT, you are recommended to use other contraceptive methods such as condoms along with contraceptives to avoid unwanted pregnancies. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT and your birth control pills.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT may show its effect 1.5 hours after taking the medicine. However, clinical improvement may be noticed after 48 hours.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT should be taken for the duration prescribed by the doctor based on your condition. Usually, it is taken every 8-12 hours.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, sinus, respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, soft tissue, dental, joints and bones.
Yes, Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT should not be used if you are allergic to any of its components or if you had jaundice or liver problems when taking an antibiotic.
Do not exceed the recommended dose of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT as it might cause stomach upset or convulsions. Take Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT only as advised by the doctor.
Store Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT at room temperature (below 25°C). Keep it out of sight and reach of children. To help protect the environment, avoid throwing away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist regarding the disposal of medicines.
To treat your infection effectively, continue taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT for the prescribed duration even if your symptoms are relieved.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT may cause an allergic reaction like skin rash, vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), angioedema (swelling), and difficulty breathing. Consult the doctor if you experience these symptoms.
No, Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT does not cause drowsiness. Sometimes, it might cause dizziness as an uncommon side effect. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT should be swallowed as a whole with water. Take the medicine with a meal.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT.
The common side effects of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT include vomiting, nausea, and diarrhoea. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.
Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor. It should not be taken by people who are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, ever had a severe allergic reaction (skin rash or swelling of the face or throat) to any other antibiotic or liver problems/jaundice (yellowing of the skin) when taking an antibiotic.
Let the doctor know if you are taking gout medicine (allopurinol, probenecid), blood thinners (warfarin), anticancer, or anti-arthritis drugs (methotrexate), and drugs to prevent organ transplant (mycophenolate mofetil).
Seek immediate medical attention if you have overdosed on Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT. Taking too much of Formentin 228.5 Kid Tablet DT may cause upset stomach (nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea) or convulsions.
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