Germox 125mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition
Amoxycillin (125mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Germox 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine with versatile actions, treating bacterial infections in various parts of the body, including ears, eyes, nose, sinus, tonsils, tooth, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Germox 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine with versatile actions. It can treat a multitude of bacterial infections including those of the ears, eyes, nose, sinus, tonsils, tooth, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be effective against peptic ulcer disease.
Directions for Use
Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again or become resistant or cause another infection.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Germox 125mg Tablet may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
How it works
Germox 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Quick Tips
Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions Give Germox 125mg Tablet to your child only for their current infection 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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Frequently asked questions
It's essential to use Germox 125mg Tablet for children for the recommended duration only and not exceed it. Repeated or prolonged use of Germox 125mg Tablet can lead to fungal infections (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Therefore, stick to your doctor's prescription and do not alter the dose on your own.
Giving your child Germox 125mg Tablet for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Germox 125mg Tablet to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Germox 125mg Tablet can make the bacteria resistant.
Germox 125mg Tablet may cause some serious side effects in children, although they are rare. These include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. If your child experiences any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Although rare, Germox 125mg Tablet may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Before giving Germox 125mg Tablet to your child, ensure you inform their doctor about any other medicines they are taking. This is crucial because Germox 125mg Tablet may interact with other medications or substances.
Germox 125mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Germox 125mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Antibiotics like Germox 125mg Tablet usually do not interfere with vaccines or cause adverse reactions in children who have just been vaccinated. However, it's essential to wait until the illness has resolved before getting a vaccine.
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.
A yellow-green nasal mucus does not necessarily indicate a bacterial infection. In most cases, common cold symptoms last for 7-10 days. If symptoms persist beyond this duration or worsen, consult your child's doctor.
In 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.
Germox 125mg Tablet should not be given to children with infectious mononucleosis as it can cause skin rash (erythematous rash) in a high percentage of cases.
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 Germox 125mg Tablet.
Germox 125mg Tablet can cause an allergic reaction, which is rare but potentially severe. If you notice signs of an allergy such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, seek immediate medical attention.
Although it is rare but yes, Germox 125mg Tablet can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Yes, Germox 125mg Tablet can cause diarrhea as it kills harmful bacteria but also affects the helpful bacteria in the stomach or intestine.
Yes, the use of Germox 125mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria but also affect the good bacteria in the stomach or intestine.
If your child does not improve after using Germox 125mg Tablet for the full course of treatment, inform their doctor. Additionally, if symptoms worsen while taking this medicine, seek medical attention.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Yes, Germox 125mg Tablet can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Consider alternative contraceptive methods such as condoms or diaphragms while taking this medication.
Yes, the use of Germox 125mg Tablet can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using some other methods of contraception (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Germox 125mg Tablet.
