Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Ampicillin(250mg), Dicloxacillin(250mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.
Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule is a combination of two antibiotics: Ampicillin and Dicloxacillin. These antibiotics work by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Together, they treat your infection effectively.
In healthy adult humans are 28% of ampicillin and 38% of sulbactam protein bound. The colume of distribution of ampicillin/sulbactam is 0.22±0.04 and 0.30±0.12 L/kg, respectively. Both drugs have a plasma elimination t1/2 of approximately 1 hour, and >60% is primarily excreted unchanged by the kidneys in both cases.Dicloxacillin was excreted in its unchanged form via the kidney, with no tendency of accumulation, and varied from 38.65% to 50.10%. No appreciable accumulation of drug occurred with multiple oral doses of dicloxacillin. No serious adverse events were reported. Adverse events were generally mild.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ampoxid
Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
AMPICILLIN+DICLOXACILLIN is not recommended for eye use and is contraindicated. AMPICILLIN+DICLOXACILLIN should not be given to people with infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever) leukemia (blood cancer).
Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
AMPICILLIN+DICLOXACILLIN is used to treat bacterial infections like bacterial meningitis, intra-abdominal infection, urinary tract infection, respiratory tract infection, endocarditis, shigellosis, and typhoid fever.
AMPICILLIN+DICLOXACILLIN may have interaction with antibiotics (chloramphenicol, doxycycline), anticoagulants (warfarin), pain killer (aspirin), vaccines (live cholera vaccine), Anti-hypertensives (atenolol), anti-cancer (methotrexate).
Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food,
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
Stop taking Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How long does Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule takes to work?
Usually, Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can I stop taking Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. What is Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule used for?
Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule is used to treat patients with bacterial infections. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of the drug penicillin and is used to treat urinary tract and respiratory tract infections, meningitis, gonorrhea and infections of the stomach or intestine.
Q. Can I take Ampoxid 250 mg/250 mg Capsule if I am allergic to penicillin?
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.
