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About Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet

Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by bacteria. Urinary tract infection is the most common infection in humans caused by microbes and can occur in any part of the urinary tract such as the bladder, urethra, kidneys, or ureters.

Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet contains Nalidixic acid, an antibiotic that works by inhibiting the action of DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) that is essential for repairing and replicating the genetic material (DNA) of bacteria. Thereby prevents the reproduction and repair of bacteria. Thus, kills bacteria and clears the infection.

Take Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, nausea, or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet. Avoid taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding as it may be excreted in breastmilk and harm the baby. You are recommended to complete the full course of Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. You are advised to maintain a time gap of 2 hours between taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet and mineral supplements, vitamins with minerals or iron, sucralfate, didanosine, or antacids containing magnesium, calcium, and aluminium.

Uses of Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet

Urinary tract infections

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it on an empty stomach or at least 1 hour before meals or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Syrup: Take it by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Medicinal Benefits

Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet contains Nalidixic acid, which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly active against gram-negative bacteria such as E-coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter species, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia rettgeri and Morganella morganii. Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet inhibits DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) action that is essential for repairing and replicating the genetic material (DNA) of bacteria. Thereby prevents reproduction and repair of bacteria. Thus, kills bacteria and clears the infection.

Storage

Keep Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet out of reach and sight of children.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have fits, porphyria (disorder in the formation of red blood pigment), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet. Avoid taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding as it may be excreted in breastmilk and harm the baby. You are recommended to drink plenty of water to flush out the bacteria. You are recommended to complete the full course of Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. You are advised to maintain a time gap of 2 hours between taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet and mineral supplements, vitamins with minerals or iron, sucralfate, didanosine, or antacids containing magnesium, calcium, and aluminium.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcohol, soda, coffee, tea, and artificial sweeteners as they may cause bladder irritation.
  • Drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet to flush out the bacteria.
  • Avoid spicy foods and citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruits) as they may irritate the bladder.
  • Eat foods antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, and plain greek yogurt.
  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet to restore some good bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
  • Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet.

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FAQs

Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet contains Nalidixic acid, an antibiotic that works by inhibiting the action of DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) that is essential for repairing and replicating the genetic material (DNA) of bacteria. Thereby prevents reproduction and repair of bacteria. Thus, kills bacteria and clears the infection.

Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet may cause diarrhoea as a temporary adverse effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens or notices blood in stools, please consult your doctor.

You are not recommended to take Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet with probenecid as co-administration of these medicines may reduce the effectiveness of Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet and increase its adverse effects. However, please consult your doctor before taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet with other medicines.

Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet is not used to treat viral infections. Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and is used to treat only bacterial infections.

You are not recommended to stop taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

You are not recommended to take Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet with warfarin as it may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, please consult a doctor before using Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet with other medicines to adjust the dose appropriately to use both medicines safely.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • NITROFURANTOIN
  • PROBENECID
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • MELPHALAN

Special Advise

Blood tests are recommended to monitor blood counts, kidney and liver functioning from time to time if Negadix Kid 125mg Tablet is continued for more than 2 weeks.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Urinary tract infection (UTI): It is the most common infection in humans caused by microbes and can occur in any part of the urinary tract such as the bladder, urethra, kidneys, or ureters. Most urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria, but some may be caused by fungi and rarely by viruses. Generally, urinary tract infections involve the bladder and urethra in the lower tract. It occurs mostly in women than in men. The symptoms of lower tract (bladder, urethra) infection include the increased urge to urinate, bloody urine, pain with urination, or pelvic pain in women. The symptoms of upper tract (kidneys, ureters) infection include vomiting, nausea, fever, or back pain.

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