Your child’s medicine at a glance
Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine that is given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the skin, throat, and tonsils. It may also be prescribed as a second line of treatment for urinary tract infections.

Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT may be given with or without food. However, if your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. The dose and duration of the medicine will depend on the type and severity of the infection. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is almost time for the next dose.

Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT may cause some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Usually, these subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor immediately.

Inform the doctor about your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, or liver and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT in children
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT in children
Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT 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-
Common side effects of Acudrox
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Allergy
Headache
How can I give Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Acudrox Tablet DT works
Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT 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 stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Acudrox 125mg Tablet DT to my child?
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 a double dose to catch up. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.