Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Amotid Kid Tablet
Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.  It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Amotid kid and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Amotid kid act against anaerobic bacteria?
Amotid kid is active against aerobic (both gram-positive and gram-negative) bacteria and anaerobic bacterial infections like clostridium sp.

Q. Does Amotid kid cause fungal (yeast) infections?
Amotid kid is a broad spectrum antibiotic. On long-term use, it may kill helpful bacteria in the body which keep the body’s fungal (yeast) population in check. So, this decrease in the number of helpful bacteria may lead to fungal (yeast) infections.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid for virus infections?
Amotid kid is only effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Amotid kid cause constipation?
Amotid kid has not been reported to cause constipation. However, consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Amotid kid as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Does Amotid kid cause headache?
Amotid kid has not been reported to cause a headache. However, consult your doctor if you have a headache while taking Amotid kid as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid for fever?
Amotid kid can be used in the treatment of fever only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid for boils?
Amotid kid is effective in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections like boils. However, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid for a sore throat?
Amotid kid can be used in the treatment of sorethroat only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid for bacterial vaginosis?
Amotid kid can be used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. However, talk to a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid for flu?
Amotid kid is not useful for the treatment of flu. Consult a doctor for knowing the right medicines for its treatment.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid for an ear infection?
Amotid kid can be used for the treatment of ear infection, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid for diverticulitis?
Amotid kid can be used in the treatment of diverticulitis, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Is Amotid kid safe?
Amotid kid is safe to use if taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.

Q. Is Amotid kid safe for heart patients?
Amotid kid is safe to use in heart patients if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Always share your medical history with the doctor before taking any medicine.

Q. Is Amotid kid used for throat infections?
Amotid kid can be used for the treatment of throat infections. However, it should be used when the cause of infection is diagnosed by the doctor and Amotid kid is recommended for its treatment.

Q. Is Amotid kid a pain killer?
Amotid kid is not a pain killer. It is an antibiotic.

Q. Is Amotid kid a cephalosporin?
Amotid kid is not a cephalosporin. It is an antibiotic which belongs to a class of drugs known as penicillins.

Q. Is Amotid kid good for prostate infection?
Amotid kid can be used for treating prostate infections caused by bacteria against which it is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Amotid kid treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Yes, Amotid kid can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) if it is caused by the bacteria against which Amotid kid is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Amotid kid can treat cough?
Amotid kid would be needed for the treatment of a cough only if it is associated with an infection. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Amotid kid cause drowsiness?
No, Amotid kid has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Amotid kid, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Amotid kid affect sperm?
No, Amotid kid has not been reported to affect sperm. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Amotid kid contain penicillin?
Amotid kid does not contain penicillin. However, it belongs to the same class of antibiotics.

Q. Does Amotid kid cause diarrhea?
Amotid kid can cause diarrhea as a common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you have this side effect as it could be due to the change in the normal bacteria of your gut and you may need to stop this medicine.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid with tramadol?
Amotid kid can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid with metronidazole?
Amotid kid can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid with a medicine for cold?
Please consult your doctor before taking Amotid kid with any medicine for cold as these medicines have many components and the interaction with each component can be different.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid with metformin?
Yes, Amotid kid can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid with loratadine?
Yes, Amotid kid can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amotid kid with aspirin?
Amotid kid and aspirin increase levels of each other. Please consult your doctor before taking Amotid kid with aspirin at the same time.