Neocillin 1gm Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
11.25

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Ampicillin (1gm)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Neocillin 1gm 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

Neocillin 1gm 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

Neocillin 1gm Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Neocillin 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neocillin 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Neocillin 1gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Ampicillin   1gm

Uses of Neocillin Injection
Neocillin 1gm Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

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

How Neocillin Injection works
Neocillin 1gm 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 Neocillin 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 Neocillin 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 Neocillin light-sensitive?
Yes, Neocillin is light sensitive it should be kept away from sunlight

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

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

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

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

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

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