Moxbro Kid Tablet is used in children for the treatment of a variety of bacterial respiratory tract infections as well as diseases like bronchial asthma where the course is complicated by a bacterial infestation.

Moxbro Kid Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Moxbro Kid Tablet1 and Moxbro Kid Tablet2.

Uses of Moxbro Kid Tablet in children

Treatment of Respiratory tract infection

Benefits of Moxbro Kid Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Respiratory tract infection

Respiratory tract infections are those infections that can affect the sinuses, throat, airways, or lungs. Moxbro Kid Tablet is used in children for the treatment of a variety of respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia, lung abscess, acute and chronic bronchitis, and sinusitis. Moxbro Kid Tablet contains two different medicines, Amoxycillin and Bromhexine, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause respiratory tract infections.

Amoxycillin helps in stopping the growth of bacteria. Bromhexine helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. This medicine may help your child feel better within a few days, but you should continue giving it as prescribed to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Moxbro Kid Tablet in children

Moxbro Kid Tablet 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 Moxbro

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Skin rash

How can I give Moxbro Kid Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Moxbro Kid Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Moxbro Tablet works

Moxbro Kid Tablet is a mixture of two medicines, Amoxicillin and Bromhexine. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing the formation of the protective covering of bacteria. Bromhexine is a mucolytic agent that helps thin and loosen mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Together they both act to treat respiratory tract infections associated with excessive mucus (phlegm).

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Moxbro Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Moxbro Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Moxbro Kid Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Moxbro Kid Tablet is recommended.

What if I forget to give Moxbro Kid Tablet 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’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Moxbro Kid Tablet

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Quick tips

Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Stopping the medicine abruptly may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Give Moxbro Kid Tablet to your child only for their current infection. Avoid storing the medicine for future use as the effect of the medicine for any future illnesses cannot be stated beforehand.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

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Patient concerns

Nose in close Cold chest flue a

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Can't prescribe without proper clinical examination. It can be upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection

Cough problem and body pain also headache

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

It can be viral infection or respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist

Respiratory tract problem, severe infection, headache Sir please give early response to me !

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temp. If child has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your child a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use Paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

FAQs

Can I give Moxbro Kid Tablet to my child repeatedly for a long time?

Long-term use of Moxbro Kid Tablet can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe stomach infections (superinfections). Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own. Strictly adhere to the prescribed dose and consult the doctor if not sure, do not self judge a situation. Additionally, it is important to know that irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Moxbro Kid Tablet can make the bacteria resistant, affecting the future course of treatment.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Moxbro Kid Tablet?

Although rare, Moxbro Kid Tablet may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Therefore, if your child experiences any such unwanted effects, consult your child’s doctor at the earliest.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Moxbro Kid Tablet ?

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?

Change in the color and consistency of mucus in common cold is normal. This does not mean that your child needs antibiotics. Common cold symptoms often last for 7-10 days. In case the symptoms fail to clear up within this duration, reach out to your child’s doctor for guidance.

Is Moxbro Kid Tablet safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?

No, do not give this medicine to your child in this case. Reports suggest that a high percentage of children with infectious mononucleosis develop a skin rash (erythematous rash) while taking Moxbro Kid Tablet.

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