Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotics called 'penicillin' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a 'broad-spectrum antibiotic' that treats various bacterial infections of the middle ear and sinus infections, throat or lung respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, soft tissue infections, joint and bone infections, and post-operative infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.
Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet contains two penicillin antibiotics namely: Ampicillin and Sulbactam. Ampicillin acts by destroying the outer protein layer thereby killing the bacteria (bactericidal). Sulbactam inhibits the enzyme beta-lactamase which prevents bacteria from destroying the efficacy of ampicillin. As a result, the action of sulbactam allows ampicillin to work better and kill the bacteria. Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet does not work against infections caused by viruses including colds and flu.
You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet if you are allergic to any antibiotics (especially penicillin), clavulanic acid, or other ingredients present in it. Before taking Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet , inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin) with an antibiotic, glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme tiredness), urination problems, weak immune system (by disease or using medicine), short bowel syndrome (physical or functional loss of small intestine), fits, and inflammation of the large intestine. Do not take Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet on your own as, self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Avoid taking Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. If prescribed by your doctor Saltum-Kid 250Mg Dt Tablet is safe well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant, and breastfeeding women.