Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Acticlox Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Acticlox Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acticlox Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acticlox Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Acticlox Tablet DT is recommended.

Unless your child?s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it?s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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 give Acticlox Tablet DT to my child repeatedly for a long time?::: Giving your child Acticlox Tablet DT 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 Acticlox Tablet DT to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Acticlox Tablet DT can make the bacteria resistant.| Are there any possible serious side effects of Acticlox Tablet DT?::: Although rare, Acticlox Tablet DT 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.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Acticlox Tablet DT?::: Acticlox Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Acticlox Tablet DT.| 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.

Acticlox Tablet DT is a combination of three medicines: Amoxycillin, Cloxacillin, and Lactobacillus. Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin are antibiotics that work by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering that is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively. Lactobacillus is a live microorganism that restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

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