In Treatment of Bacterial infections Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including infections of the eyes, middle ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping them from multiplying. \u003cbr> \u003cbr>Children usually start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. You must continue giving the medicine even after seeing this improvement because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child?s condition or cause infection recurrence.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food.
- Kidney : CAUTION
Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.However, consult with your child?s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
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 is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
My child is suffering from liver failure and his investigations showed high blood ammonia levels. Is it safe to give Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT?::: No. It is better to avoid giving Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT as it contains lactobacillus which can further elevate the levels of blood ammonia and increase the risk of serious complications like coma.| What if I give too much of Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT by mistake?::: Avoid giving more than the recommended dose because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child?s condition. Although an extra dose of Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT is unlikely to harm, if you think you have given too much of Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.| Are there any possible serious side effects of Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT?::: In rare cases, Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, and allergy. Always consult your child?s doctor for help in such a situation.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT?::: Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT. Also, check with your child?s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Afime Plus 100mg 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 recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.| The mucus coming out of my child?s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?::: No, yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. It is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. With symptoms often lasting for 7-10 days, this is exactly how a common cold generally progresses.
Afime Plus 100mg Tablet DT is a combination of two medicines: Cefixime and Lactobacillus. Cefixime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. 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.