Description
Campicilin 500 mg is an antibiotic drug that belongs to a group of antibiotics called penicillin. It is used in treating bacterial infections. It will not work on viral infection. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
The medicine mainly treats bladder, ear infections, gonorrhea, pneumonia, Salmonella and E. Coli. The medicine may be used for other purposes as well. The active ingredient of the drug is Ampicillin. The medicine is used to treat several types of infections.
Product Description
There are certain medicines which may interact with Ampicillin and increase or decrease the working of the medicine. Such medicines should not be taken together as there are chances of side effects. You must keep a list of the medicines you are taking currently and the name of the medicines you are allergic to and provide it to your doctor so that he can check for possible drug interactions.
Things to remember:
— Do not share the medicine with anyone, even if the person suffers from the same symptoms.
— Use the medicine only for specified purposes and not for any other purpose.
— Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from heat, light and moisture.
— You must complete the dose of antibiotics as not completing the course can cause a drug-resistant infection which is difficult to treat with common antibiotics.
— Older adults must exercise caution while taking medicine.
— Even if the symptoms disappear after taking medicine for some time, continue to take medicine for the entire prescribed time. Stopping to take medicine may cause the bacteria to grow again. Hence, the chances of relapse of the infection are there.
Do not take this drug if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, and inform your doctor if you have kidney/liver disease, asthma problem, a blood disorder, a history of any type of allergy, are planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, or allergic to any medicine especially to cephalosporin antibiotics such as Cephalexin, Cefaclor, Cefuroxime Axetil, Cefadroxil and so on.
Side Effects
Some of the common side effects of the medicine include vomiting, nausea, and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a long.
Taking Campicilin 500 mg can result in several serious side effects as well, such as:
— Severe stomach/abdominal pain
— Persistent nausea/vomiting
— Yellowing eyes/skin
— Fever, persistent sore throat
— Bruising/bleeding
— Unusual tiredness
The above list is not a complete list of possible side effects. There are other side effects as well.
How to Use
The recommended dose of Campicilin depends on factors such as age, weight, the severity of the condition, response to treatment, drug interaction and so on. The medicine is usually prescribed to be taken 4 times a day every 6 hours or as per the instruction of your doctor
The medicine is to be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is to be taken by mouth with the help of a glass of water. It is best to take medicine on an empty stomach, usually one hour before or 2 hours after mealtime. Drink a lot of fluids while using the medicine.
The medicine is to be taken for the entire prescribed period and should not be stopped in between as it may lead to adverse effects in the body.
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