Biocilin 250mg Capsule 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ampicillin 250 mg
Manufacturer
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULEBIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE contains Ampicillin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections of the ears, nose, throat, respiratory tract (bronchus, lungs), urinary tract, genital tract, stomach, blood, brain or skin and soft tissues. It can also be used to manage typhoid fever, meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain), peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach) and endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves). BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE should be taken on an empty stomach. It is important to take BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy. Failing to complete the full course of the therapy or skipping doses in between the therapy may not result in adequate infection control. During therapy with BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE, your doctor will periodically monitor your health condition through several blood tests/urine tests to access the improvement in your condition and to reduce the risk of unwanted
Uses
OF BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULEIt is used to manage various bacterial infections such as: Ear infections (Ex. otitis media) Nose or throat infections Respiratory tract infections (Ex. bronchitis and pneumonia) Urinary tract infections (Ex. cystitis and kidney infections) Genital tract infections (Ex. gonorrhoea) Stomach infections (Ex. peritonitis) Blood infections (Ex. sepsis) Skin or soft tissue infections (Ex. acne) Meningitis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the brain) Endocarditis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the heart) Typhoid fever
How It Works
BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE is a bactericidal agent. It kills the susceptible bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell wall synthesis that is essential for the bacterial cell to survive. This action destroys the susceptible bacteria, manage their further growth and multiplication and reduce the severity of the infection.
Directions for Use
Take BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE on an empty stomach or at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals or as advised by your physician. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow the medicine 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 in the label. Consume the medicine immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection. It is important to take the full course of BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE without any interruption. Therefore, do not miss a dose or stop taking BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE without consulting your doctor as it may lead to growth of harmful bacteria within the body which cannot be further controlled by BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE.
Side Effects
taking BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Inform your doctor if they trouble you. USES OF BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULEIt is used to manage various bacterial infections such as: Ear infections (Ex. otitis media) Nose or throat infections Respiratory tract infections (Ex. bronchitis and pneumonia) Urinary tract infections (Ex. cystitis and kidney infections) Genital tract infections (Ex. gonorrhoea) Stomach infections (Ex. peritonitis) Blood infections (Ex. sepsis) Skin or soft tissue infections (Ex. acne) Meningitis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the brain) Endocarditis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the heart) Typhoid fever HOW BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE WORKSBIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE is a bactericidal agent. It kills the susceptible bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell wall synthesis that is essential for the bacterial cell to survive. This action destroys the susceptible bacteria, manage their further growth and multiplication and reduce the severity of the infection. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE on an empty stomach or at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals or as advised by your physician. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow the medicine 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 in the label. Consume the medicine immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection. It is important to take the full course of BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE without any interruption. Therefore, do not miss a dose or stop taking BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE without consulting your doctor as it may lead to growth of harmful bacteria within the body which cannot be further controlled by BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE. SIDE EFFECTS OF BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULECOMMON diarrhoea nausea, vomiting RARE fever mouth ulcers joint and muscle pain low WBC count (causing fever, chills, sore throat) low platelet count (bruising more easily) low RBC count (causing anaemia, pale skin, weakness, breathlessness and tiredness) Stop taking BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing) signs of stomach damage causing severe uncontrollable watery diarrhoea, feeling weak and fever severe skin reactions (such as widespread skin rash with blistering and swelling) bloody urine, lower back or difficulties in urination (signs of kidney problems) yellowing of skin and whites of the eye (signs of liver problems)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYThere is no proper information regarding the use of BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE in pregnant women. Therefore, it should be used in pregnant women only if considered necessary by the physician. BREASTFEEDINGBIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE may pass through breast milk. Therefore, it should be used in breastfeeding women only if considered necessary by the physician. KIDNEYBIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to Ampicillin, or to any other beta lactam antibiotics (such as amoxicillin) or cephalosporin antibiotics (such as cefixime). OTHERSBefore taking BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you: have glandular fever have lymphatic leukaemia (cancer or blood or bone marrow) have cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection Use in pediatrics: BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE can be used in children and adolescents (aged 10 years or older; weighing 20 kg or more) if prescribed by the physician. However, consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: cytotoxic drugs such as methotrexate (used to manage rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or malignant diseases such as lymphatic leukaemia) chloroquine (used to manage malaria) oral typhoid vaccine (used to manage typhoid) allopurinol, sulfinpyrazone or probenecid (medicines used to manage gout) other antibiotics (used to manage bacterial infections) such as tetracycline, erythromycin, and chloramphenicol anticoagulants such as warfarin or phenindione Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage might include gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ampicillin Pharmacological Category : Penicillin Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Drops, Dry Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE out of reach of children Store BIOCILIN 250MG CAPSULE at room temperature
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Last Updated
10 Nov 2022