Can Hagimox 250 be used for babies?

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Hagimox 250mg medicine contains the active ingredient Amoxicillin, a penicillin antibiotic used in cases of bacterial infections. So Hagimox 250 can be used for babies and should be noted when using. Let's learn about Hagimox 250 through the article below.

1. Uses of the drug Hagimox 250


"What does Hagimox 250 do?". Hagimox 250 contains active ingredient Amoxicillin - penicillin group of antibiotics indicated in the following cases:
People with upper respiratory tract infections; People with lower respiratory tract infections caused by pneumococcal, streptococci, non-penicillinase-producing staphylococci and H. influenzae; Patients with urinary tract infections without complications; People with gonorrhea ; People with biliary tract infections; Muscle and skin infections caused by streptococci, E. coli, staphylococcus sensitive to amoxicillin.

2. Dosage of Hagimox 250


Hagimox 250 can be used for babies and what should be noted when treating with the drug. Accordingly, Hagimox 250 is recommended for use in patients 3 years of age and older, not for infants. Patients can take the drug before or after meals. The recommended dosage of Hagimox 250 is as follows:
Children from 5 to 10 years old: Take 250mg/time x 3 times/day; Adults and children over 10 years old: Take 500mg/time x 3 times/day. Higher doses can be used in short courses of the following diseases:
Hagimox 250 dose 3g/time and repeated after 8 hours is used in the treatment of periodontal abscess or repeated after 10 12 hours is used in the treatment of uncomplicated acute urinary tract infections; A single dose of 3g Hagimox 250g is used 1 hour before tooth extraction to help prevent endocarditis in predisposed patients; The high-dose regimen of 3g Hagimox 250 divided into 2 doses/day is used in patients with severe or recurrent respiratory tract infections. In some cases, children from 3 to 10 years old with otitis media can receive a dose of 750mg / time x 2 times / day. For patients with renal failure, it is necessary to adjust the appropriate dose of the drug, specifically, patients with creatinine clearance less than 10ml/min taking a dose of 500mg/24 hours. Patients with creatinine clearance greater than 10ml/min receive a dose of 500mg every 12 hours.

3. Undesirable effects of the drug Hagimox 250


"What is Hagimox 250 medicine and what side effects can patients experience when using it?". Accordingly, the drug Hagimox 250 can cause some side effects as follows:
Common: The rash usually appears slowly after 7 days of treatment; Uncommon: Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, maculopapular rash, urticaria, especially Stevens-Johnson syndrome. In case of experiencing side effects, the patient should stop using the drug and immediately notify the treating doctor, or go to a medical facility for treatment.

4. Notes when using Hagimox 250


4.1. Contraindications Contraindicated to use the drug in patients who are allergic to any ingredient of Hagimox 250 or are allergic to any penicillin.
4.2. Patients should periodically check kidney function, liver function when treated with Hagimox 250 for a long time. Serious hypersensitivity reactions are more likely to occur in patients with a history of allergy to penicillin or other allergens. Therefore, the patient should be carefully examined for a history of allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins or other allergens. In case of occurrence of allergic reactions such as Quincke's edema, erythema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis ... it is necessary to discontinue therapy with amoxicillin, give emergency treatment with oxygen, adrenaline and injectable corticosteroids. IV, ventilation, including intubation and never treated with penicillin, cephalosporin again. Ability to drive and use machines: The drug rarely affects the ability to drive or use machines. Pregnant women: Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that is safe to use in pregnant women. However, to ensure safety, use the drug on this subject only when absolutely necessary. Lactation: The drug is likely to be excreted in breast milk, so it should be used with caution in lactating women.

5. Drug interactions


Concomitant use with nifedipine increases the absorption of amoxicillin. Concomitant use with allopurinol increases the risk of amoxicillin rash. Probenecid reduces the renal tubular secretion of amoxicillin, thereby increasing the concentration of amoxicillin in the blood, increasing the risk of toxicity. Antagonistic effect when using simultaneously bactericidal antibiotic amoxicillin with bacteriostatic substances such as tetracycline, chloramphenicol. Hagimox 250mg medicine contains the active ingredient Amoxicillin, a penicillin antibiotic used in cases of bacterial infections. The drug should not be used in children under 3 years of age. Therefore, to ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
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