Althrocin Kid Tablet

Composition of Althrocin Kid Tablet

Althrocin Kid Tablet contains Erythromycin (125mg). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.

Uses of Althrocin Kid Tablet

Treatment of Pertussis Treatment of Diphtheria Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Pertussis Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can be life-threatening for infants. It is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like whoop. It is easily preventable by vaccine
• but Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet is given if a child develops the infection. In Treatment of Diphtheria It is a serious infection of the nose and throat in which a layer of thick
• grey matter covers the back of the throat
• making breathing hard. It is easily preventable by vaccine
• but Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet is given if a child develops the infection. In Treatment of Bacterial infections Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear
• nose
• throat
• lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant. Show More

How Althrocin Kid Tablet works

Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

How to take Althrocin Kid Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or just after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, hearing disturbance and heart rhythm changes. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Althrocin Kid Tablet

Most side effects of Althrocin Kid are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Althrocin Kid 125mg 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-

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Althrocin Kid Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem or take a medicine for one — this group can affect the heart's electrical timing. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself.

Do not take Althrocin Kid if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to macrolide antibiotics, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

Interacts with a long list of medicines, including statins, some heart medicines and blood thinners — tell your doctor everything you take. Antacids reduce absorption; separate them by a couple of hours.

How to store Althrocin Kid Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Althrocin Kid Tablet

Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect. Do not give Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet to treat viral infections as it will be ineffective. Give Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet only for the current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses. Stop Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet and call the doctor right away if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty soon after the intake. Give Althrocin Kid 125mg Tablet only when prescribed by the doctor. Never share your child's medicine with anyone else as it can harm.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALEMBIC PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Macrolide

Chemical class:

Macrolides