Penbritin 500Mg Capsules 100S (Pack Size 10 X 10S)
Brand : glaxo smith kline pakistan
Per Strip
Rs. 104.60
Rs. 110.13
How it works
Ampicillin is a broad spectrumpenicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as ear and chest infections, meningitis,throat infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections etc.
Description
PENBRITIN CAP 500 MG 100'S
Generics
Ampicillin
used for
Bacterial Infection
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Indication
Ampicillin is a broad spectrumpenicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as ear and chest infections, meningitis,throat infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections etc.
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity , GI upset , rash , transient rise in liver enzymes . Rarely pseudomembranous colitis .
When not to Use
History of hypersensitivity of beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin .
Dosage
Oral : Adults : 250mg-1gm every 6hr . Children : 1 mnth-1yr : 62.5mg every 6 hr , the dose doubled in severe cases ; 1-5yr : 125mg every 6 hr , the dose doubled in severe cases ; 5-12 yr : 250mg every 6 hr , the dose doubled in severe cases . Urinary Tract Infection : Adults & children over 10 yr , 500mg every 8 hr , Children : Under 10 yr , half the adult dose . Lower Respiratory Tract Infections : Adults & Children : >20kg : 250mg every 6hr . <20kg : 50mg/kg/day divided as 6 hourly or 8 hourly dose . OR As directed by your physician.
Storage yes or /no
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Precautions
A few people may find that ampicillin makes them feel sick (nausea) or gives them diarrhoea. If this happens, the symptoms are usually mild. If you suffer badly, tell your doctor.
Warning 1
Tell your doctor if you start to itch or develop a rash or any other unusual problems, while you are taking this medicine. If a skin rash occurs, treatment should be stopped.
Warning 2
If you forget to take a dose at the right time, take it as soon as you remember. Then carry on as before, but do not take two doses within an hour or so of each other.
Warning 3
Your doctor will give you special instructions if you are on kidney dialysis.
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants , allopurinol , probenecid , methotrexate .
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