Acticlox Tablet DT

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Why has my child been prescribed Acticlox Tablet DT?
Acticlox Tablet DT contains two active antibiotics and one probiotic. Giving a combination of two antibiotics increases the efficiency of the medicine and helps in killing the resistant bacteria. The addition of probiotics helps reduce the side effects, such as diarrhea, which can occur due to the prolonged intake of antibiotics.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Acticlox Tablet DT?
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 fully recover from the illness. Post recovery from illness, the child can take the vaccine after consulting the doctor.

The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
In conditions like the common cold, the mucus changes its color and thickens up with time, but this does not mean that your child needs antibiotics. Common 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 Acticlox Tablet DT 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 Acticlox Tablet DT.

Is it safe to give Acticlox Tablet DT to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give Acticlox Tablet DT to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Acticlox Tablet DT contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.