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Althrocin Kid Information

Althrocin Kid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Althrocin Kid have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Althrocin Kid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Althrocin Kid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Althrocin Kid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Althrocin Kid is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Althrocin Kid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Althrocin Kid related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Althrocin Kid are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Althrocin Kid may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Althrocin Kid is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Althrocin Kid Benefits & Uses
Althrocin Kid Dosage & How to Take
Althrocin Kid Side Effects
Althrocin Kid Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Althrocin Kid with Other Drugs
Althrocin Kid Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Althrocin Kid
Althrocin Kid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Althrocin Kid Benefits & Uses

Althrocin Kid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Althrocin Kid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Stye Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Althrocin Kid Related Warnings

Is the use of Althrocin Kid safe for pregnant women?

Althrocin Kid is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Althrocin Kid safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Althrocin Kid.

Safe
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Althrocin Kid on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Althrocin Kid on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Heart?

Using Althrocin Kid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Althrocin Kid with Other Drugs

Althrocin Kid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Sotalol

Theophylline

Moderate

Warfarin

Carbamazepine

Paracetamol

Althrocin Kid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Althrocin Kid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Sexually transmitted diseases
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Althrocin Kid

Is this Althrocin Kid habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Althrocin Kid is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Althrocin Kid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Althrocin Kid only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Althrocin Kid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Althrocin Kid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Althrocin Kid

Taking Althrocin Kid with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Althrocin Kid

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Althrocin Kid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Althrocin Kid

Question over 5 years ago

Does Althrocin Kid cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Althrocin Kid causes nausea and vomiting, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. If it persist or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Althrocin Kid for sore throat?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Althrocin Kid can be used for the treatment of sore throat (pharyngitis). Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Althrocin Kid make you sleepy?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Althrocin Kid does not make you sleepy. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Althrocin Kid with paracetamol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Althrocin Kid can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Althrocin Kid?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of bacteria and severity of infection. It can be taken with food or without food but it is better to take it empty stomach before half hour of eating food or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with myasthenia gravis and improper liver function.