Campicillin 500mg Injection
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
13.36

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Ampicillin (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Campicillin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Campicillin 500mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Campicillin 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Campicillin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Campicillin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Campicillin 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Ampicillin   500mg

Uses of Campicillin Injection
Campicillin 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How to use Campicillin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Campicillin Injection works
Campicillin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Rash.

Expert advice for Campicillin Injection
Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.  It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Campicillin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is ampicillin and amoxicillin the same?
Ampicillin and amoxicillin belongs to the same group of penicillin antibiotics, but differ slightly in their uses

Q. Is Campicillin light-sensitive?
Yes, Campicillin is light sensitive it should be kept away from sunlight

Q. Does Campicillin cover anaerobes, listeria?
Campicillin is used for infections caused by anaerobes and listeria. It is not typically used to treat chlamydia

Q. Is Campicillin/Megapen a prodrug?
No, Campicillin is not a prodrug

Q. Is Campicillin a cephalosporin?
Campicillin is not a cephalosporin

Q. Can I take Campicillin for strep throat, tooth infection, sore throat, chlamydial and bacterial vaginitis?
Campicillin can be used to treat strep throat, tooth infection, sore throat, bacterial vaginitis

Q. Can I take Campicillin with Advil (ibuprofen), Tylenol (paracetamol) and Benadryl?
Campicillin can be taken with paracetamol and Benadryl. Campicillin when taken with ibuprofen may increase the effects of either drug.