Ampilox Kid Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ampicillin 125 mg+Cloxacillin 125 mg
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
AMPILOX KID TABLET 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, postoperative pulmonary infections, puerperal fever and other infections such as septicaemia, pelvic infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and gastrointestinal infections, bone infections like Ex. osteomyelitis, ear, nose and throat infections. Before taking AMPILOX KID TABLET inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. AMPILOX KID TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking it. AMPILOX KID TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking. AMPILOX KID TABLET is not recommended for use in neonates with jaundice and should be used with caution in children. Contact your doctor before taking. AMPILOX KID TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Contact your doctor before taking. The most common
Uses
OF AMPILOX KID TABLETIt is used to manage: infected wounds or lung infections following surgery respiratory tract infections fever associated with a bacterial infection
How It Works
AMPILOX KID TABLET 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 AMPILOX KID TABLET as advised by your physician. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow AMPILOX KID TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the medicine in the specified quantity of water as mentioned on the label. Consume the medicine immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and severity of the infection.
Side Effects
this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain or stomach upset and skin rash. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF AMPILOX KID TABLETIt is used to manage: infected wounds or lung infections following surgery respiratory tract infections fever associated with a bacterial infection HOW AMPILOX KID TABLET WORKSAMPILOX KID TABLET 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 AMPILOX KID TABLET as advised by your physician. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow AMPILOX KID TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the medicine in the specified quantity of water as mentioned on the label. Consume the medicine immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and severity of the infection. SIDE EFFECTS OF AMPILOX KID TABLETCOMMON nausea, vomiting diarrhoea stomach pain or stomach upset skin rash, urticaria, pruritus RAREStop taking AMPILOX KID TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reaction such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and mouth causing difficulty in breathing
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYThere is no adequate human data on use during pregnancy. However, studies have not identified any risk to pregnancy or embryo-foetal development. Contact your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGThere is no adequate human data on use during lactation. Contact your doctor before taking. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESAMPILOX KID TABLET has no effects on the ability to drive and use machinery. Contact your doctor before taking. KIDNEYAMPILOX KID TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERAMPILOX KID TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take AMPILOX KID TABLET if you are allergic to Ampicillin, Cloxacillin or beta-lactam antibiotics (Ex. penicillin, cephalosporins) or other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSAMPILOX KID TABLET is not recommended for use if you: are on a diet that restricts the amount of sodium have glandular fever and/or leukaemia have jaundice (in children) Use in pediatrics: Your doctor will give the right dose depending on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking AMPILOX KID TABLET. Use in geriatrics: AMPILOX KID TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years above). 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. chloramphenicol, erythromycin and tetracyclines and sulphonamides) medicines used to gout (Ex. probenecid, allopurinol) medicines used to manage pregnancy (Ex. oral contraceptives) acetylsalicylic acid (medicine used to manage blood clots) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are 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 at room temperature
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Last Updated
23 Nov 2022