Campicilin 500 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS1228

USA Brand Name

Omnipen

Strength

500mg

Generic Name

Ampicillin

Manufacturer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India

## Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Campicillin 500 Mg:

Ampicillin is the generic version for Campicillin 500 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Campicillin 500 mg (Ampicillin):

Omnipen

## About Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin):

Campicillin 500 mg contains active ingredient, Ampicillin 500 mg which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of infections of lungs and airways, middle ear, sinuses, urinary tract, and skin. You may buy it from all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Cadila Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Campicillin 500 mg.

## Strength:

Campicillin 500 mg contains Ampicillin 500 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin):

Campicillin 500 mg is used in:

Throat infection (Tonsillitis/ Pharyngitis)

Respiratory tract infection

Endocarditis

Skin infection

Bacterial Meningitis

Urinary tract infection

Typhoid fever

Dental Abcess

Endocarditis

## How Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin) Works:

Campicillin 500 mg (Ampicillin) kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

## Before You Use Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Ampicillin

You have informed the doctor about your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin):

You should avoid Campicillin 500 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are Hypersensitive to it

Are having any liver/ Kidney disease

Have any other Infection

Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding women

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage:

Campicillin 500 mg contains Ampicillin, which is also available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor before use and always ask for the frequency and dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Campicillin 500 mg at a fixed time with or without food preferably with food to avoid stomach upset. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.

## How Much Of The Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Campicillin 500 mg. The dose which is to given is depending upon the severity of the infection.

## How To Take The Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin):

Campicillin 500 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without food. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing/crushing it.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin)

You are always advised to take Campicillin 500 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Campicillin 500 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Campicillin 500 Mg (Ampicillin)

Hypersensitivity

Pain at the injection site

Seizures

Diarrhea

Fever with chills

Joint pain

Skin yellowing or Rashes

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Tooth discoloration

Nausea/ Vomiting

Altered sense of taste

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Campicillin 500 mg may interact with other medicines you are taking, which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Hence, always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Atenolol

Methotrexate

Sulfonamides (Chloroquine)

Doxycycline

Warfarin

It interacts with diseased conditions like:

Colitis

Kidney Diseases

## Warning And Precaution:

Campicillin 500 mg should be used very cautiously in patients having:

Known allergy to Campicillin 500 mg

Clostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea

Drug Resistance

Impaired kidney/ Liver function

Mononucleosis

Cholestatic Jaundice

Consult your doctor for dosage adjustment and effective treatment if you have above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications :

Do not stop Campicillin 500 mg abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage :

Store the Campicillin 500 mg at room temperature in dark, clean and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should not be damaged and are intact.