Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections that may affect your child’s eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, bone and joints, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be given to treat typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet1 and Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet2.

Uses of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet in children

Benefits of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. These may include middle ear infections, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, skin and soft infections, abdominal infections, and urinary tract infections. This medicine works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping them from multiplying. As a result, the infection starts clearing within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. However, continue giving the medicine as prescribed by the doctor because stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or bring back the infection.

In Treatment of Typhoid fever

Typhoid fever is an infection that spreads through the intake of contaminated food and water. Children with typhoid fever requiring no serious medical attention can be well managed with Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet at home because of its excellent activity against organisms causing typhoid fever.

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Side effects of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet in children

Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg 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 Laz Plus

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite

How can I give Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg 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. Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Laz Plus Tablet works

Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet contains two antibiotics, cefixime, and azithromycin. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) while Azithromycin interferes with the protein synthesis of bacteria. As a result, the growth of infection-causing bacteria gets controlled and the spread of the infection is successfully restricted.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg 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 is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

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

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Only give Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
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

Throat pain since yesterday taken laz 250 but bo relief yet

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

visit ent specialist near you for proper examination as it can be bacterial infection or viral infection

My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist

Fever 15 days & typhoid urine i Fever 15 days & typhoid urine infection

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient 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

What if I give too much of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet by mistake?

An extra dose of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet is unlikely to harm. However, you must still be vigilant because overdoses may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. If you think you have given too much of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet to your child, speak to a doctor immediately.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet?

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

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg 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.

Can Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet impact my child’s digestion?

Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the medicine may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg 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.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet?

Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

How should I store my child’s medicine at home?

Store Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place away from direct sunlight and beyond the reaches of children and pets. Do check for the expiry date of the medicine from time to time. Discard all expired medicines and never save medicines for future illnesses.

What should I tell the doctor before giving Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet to my child?

Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Laz Plus 100 mg/125 mg Tablet may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

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