Ampilox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

This medication is used for the treatment of different bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhoea, respiratory tract infections and infections of the stomach or intestines.

Being a semi-synthetic derivative of penicillin, the capsule works by inhibiting the growth of the cell wall of bacteria and thereby rupturing the cells. This leads to the destruction of bacteria, helping you get relief from such conditions.

It is important that you stick to the dosage prescribed by the doctor. The dosage schedule can differ from person to person as it is prescribed according to the age of the patient, severity of the condition and the kidney function.

It is not advised for patients who are allergic to penicillin, taking antibiotics or mononucleosis medicines or are scheduled to take a dosage of the vaccine in a few days.

Some of the side effects of the medicine include skin rash, diarrhoea, fever with chills, seizures or pain at the injection site. It is important that you consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects for more than a day. It is safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding women to consume this medicine.

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Bacterial Meningitis

• Endocarditis

• Bacterial Infections

• Respiratory Tract Infection

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Skin Rash

• Fever With Chills

• Seizures

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect of the medication lasts for 3-6 hours. Therefore, the doctors usually prescribe the 3-4 doses of medicine in a day with 6-hour gap. It can vary from patient to patient.

• What is the onset of action?

  You can observe the onset of action within one or two hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before consuming this meidication. .

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with the use of this medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before consuming this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  There is no sufficient information regarding how safe it is to consume alcohol while on this medication. Consult your doctor regarding this before starting with this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  If you experience any symptoms of drowsiness, dizziness or sleepiness, make sure that you stop indulging in driving or activities involving heavy machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  If you suffer from renal impairment, make sure that your doctor knows about it. This information will help the doctor make the suitable alterations in your dosage so that it does not affect the functioning of your kidney.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It is important that you tell your doctor about your liver related diseases, if you have any. Suitable alterations to the dosage will maintain good functioning of liver. Otherwise, the Ampilox capsule can worsen the condition of liver.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ampilox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Amclox Capsule

  Walter Bushnell

• Ampoxid 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Topclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Versatillin DC 250 mg/250 mg Capsule

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Broadiclox Novo 250 Mg Capsule

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Baxin D 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Mahacloxin 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  In case you miss a dose, it is advised that you take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage, skip the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  You must seek emergency help if you undergo an episode of overdose. It will help you avoid serious implications.

This medication is a multidrug composition which belongs to Aminopenicillins and beta-lactamase. Thus it works via dual mechanisms. Firstly, it works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis thus inhibiting the growth and multiplication of the bacteria. Secondly, Dicloxacillin is used in treating staphylococcal infections. The drug is mainly used against infections caused by bacteria that produce beta-lactamase. Bacterial cell wall synthesis in its third and last stage is inhibited when dicloxacillin binds to penicillin-binding proteins and autolysins mediate the process of cell lysis.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  There is no sufficient information regarding the interaction of alcohol with the medicine.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  Allopurinol, probenecid, mononucleosis medicines or antibiotics are a few medicines that can interact with Ampilox capsule to cause serious side effects. Therefore, it is important that you tell your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking before you start this course of medication.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  The medicine can interact with certain diseases to cause serious harm to your health.To avoid such conditions, make sure that you discuss everything about your medical history with your doctor, especially if you have any renal or hepatic impairment.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  There is no information available about the medicines interactions about food substances.

• Ques : What is Ampilox 250 mg 250 mg capsule?

  Ans : Ampilox 250 mg 250 mg capsule is a medication which has Ampicillin and Cloxacillin as active elements present in it. This medicine perform its action by blocking the production of bacterial cell wall, restricting the formation of bacterial cell wall. It is used to treat conditions such as bacterial infection, infection of urinary tract and lungs, etc.

• Ques : What is Ampilox 250 mg 250 mg capsule used for?

  Ans :

  Ampilox 250 mg capsule is a medication which is used for the treatment of bacterial infections.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Ampilox 250 mg 250 mg capsule?

  Ans :

  Ampilox capsule is a medication which has some known side effects like Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Fever With Chills and Seizures.

• Ques : Can I take Ampilox if I am allergic to penicillin?

  Ans : If you have had an allergic reaction to one type of penicillin, you may get allergic to ampicillin or to some cephalosporins, but not necessarily. Make sure you tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin. It is a prescribed medication which should only be used on prescription only.

• Ques : How long do I need to use ampilox 250 mg 250 mg capsule before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, till the complete eradication of disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor and moreover taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can also cause inadequate effect on the patient. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use ampilox 250 mg 250 mg capsule ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use ampilox 250 mg 250 mg capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication, work properly at an empty stomach. It is advised to consume this medication, 1 hour before having food and at least 2 hours after having food. Taking it with food, can cause stomach upset. Please consult the doctor before use.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of ampilox 250 mg 250 mg capsule?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store between 20 to 25 C temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away, from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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• Dicloxacillin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

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• DICLOXACILLIN SODIUM- dicloxacillin sodium capsule- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2015 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

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