Taknir

No. Safety and efficacy data in neonates and infants less than 6 months of age have not yet been established, so avoid giving it to kids younger than 6 months of age.

Infant formula does not cause any significant interference with the absorption of Taknir 125mg Tablet. Therefore, this medicine can be given with oral nutrition supplements (infant formula or baby milk).

Even though an extra dose of Taknir 125mg Tablet is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Taknir 125mg Tablet to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.

Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, severe gastrointestinal infections, blood cell count abnormalities, impaired glucose in blood, and electrolyte abnormalities. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

No, Taknir 125mg Tablet can cause disturbed glucose levels in the blood. Therefore, it is not advised to give Taknir 125mg Tablet if your child is diabetic.

Taknir 125mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Taknir 125mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

It is not advised to give Taknir 125mg Tablet with oral iron therapy as it binds to iron preparation in your child’s digestive system and can result in reddish stools.

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 doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.

The color of the mucus cannot be used to understand whether your child needs antibiotics or not. It is normal for the mucus to change color during a common cold infection.

Diarrhea is a common side effect of antibiotics because apart from killing the bad bacteria, antibiotics may unintentionally kill the good ones too. On top of that, children often have a sensitive stomach which increases the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Taknir 125mg Tablet, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.