Ampilox C Dry Syrup 60ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ampicillin 125 mg+Cloxacillin 125 mg
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT AMPILOX C DRY SYRUPAMPILOX C DRY SYRUP is a combination of Ampicillin and Cloxacillin which belongs to the group of medicines called Penicillin Antibiotics. It is used to manage respiratory tract infections like bronchopneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, post-operative wound infections, post-operative lung infections, puerperal fever and other infections such as septicaemia, bone infections like osteomyelitis, ear, nose and throat infections. Before taking AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. There is no proper information on the use of AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and therefore consult your doctor before taking. AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in neonates with jaundice and in children. Contact your doctor before taking. AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years and above. Contact your doctor before taking. The most common
Uses
OF AMPILOX C DRY SYRUPIt is used for: infected wounds or lung infections following surgery respiratory tract infections fever associated with bacterial infection
How It Works
AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP is a combination of Ampicillin and cloxacillin where ampicillin has a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. It acts through the inhibition of cell wall mucopeptide biosynthesis during the stage of active multiplication. Cloxacillin manages bacteria from reproducing, which allows your body to fight only the existing bacteria.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine as advised by your physician. Dissolve the medicine in sterile water and shake well before use. Your doctor will give the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Check the label for directions before use.
Side Effects
taking AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, urticaria, pruritus. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects worsen USES OF AMPILOX C DRY SYRUPIt is used for: infected wounds or lung infections following surgery respiratory tract infections fever associated with bacterial infection HOW AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP WORKSAMPILOX C DRY SYRUP is a combination of Ampicillin and cloxacillin where ampicillin has a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. It acts through the inhibition of cell wall mucopeptide biosynthesis during the stage of active multiplication. Cloxacillin manages bacteria from reproducing, which allows your body to fight only the existing bacteria. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake this medicine as advised by your physician. Dissolve the medicine in sterile water and shake well before use. Your doctor will give the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Check the label for directions before use. SIDE EFFECTS OF AMPILOX C DRY SYRUPCOMMON diarrhoea nausea skin rash, urticaria, and pruritus RAREStop taking AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYThere is no proper information on the use of AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP during pregnancy and therefore consult your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGThere is no proper information on the use of AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP during breast feeding and therefore consult your doctor before taking. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESAMPILOX C DRY SYRUP has no adverse effects on the ability to drive or operate machinery. KIDNEYAMPILOX C DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERAMPILOX C DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP if you are allergic to Ampicillin, Cloxacillin or to beta lactam antibiotics (Ex. penicillins, cephalosporins) or to other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore taking AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP, inform your doctor if you: have infectious mononucleosis or glandular fever have leukaemia are on low salt diet Use in pediatrics: Your doctor will give the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Contact your doctor before taking AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP. Use in geriatrics: AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in elderly patients aged above 65 years. Contact your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Inform your physician, if you are taking, medicines which inhibit the bacteria growth (Ex. Bacteriostatic drugs such as chloramphenicol, erythromycin and tetracyclines) medicines used to manage gout (Ex. probenecid, allopurinol) sulphonamides (used to manage bacterial infections) acetylsalicylic acid (medicine used to manage blood clots) medicines used to manage pregnancy (Ex. oestrogen containing oral contraceptives) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose include gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ampicillin, Cloxacillin Pharmacological Category : Penicillin Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Syrup, Drops, Dry syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store AMPILOX C DRY SYRUP at 25°C
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Janet.C
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
23 Nov 2022