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Composition

AMPICILLIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cadila Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's belongs to a class of medicines called penicillin antibiotics. Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, stomach, and kidneys as well as sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter the body, multiply and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly.

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's contains Ampicillin that works against various types of bacteria. It inhibits the process of bacterial cell wall synthesis that is required for its survival. Thus, Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection. 

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's should be taken 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food, on an empty stomach. Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's may cause certain common side effects such as injection site reactions, rash, vomiting, allergic reaction, vaginal itching, or discharge, nausea, and diarrhea. Most of these side effects are mild and subside over time. However, if these persist contact your doctor immediately.

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's should be avoided if you are allergic to it, or other penicillin antibiotics. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's treatment. Birth control pills may not work effectively while using this medication. So, speak to your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's mainly kills the bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as meningitis, kidney infections, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, or infections of the intestines or stomach. Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's is also used in combination with other penicillin antibiotics called flucloxacillin and the combination is known as co-fluampicil.    

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Take Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food to avoid stomach upset.Swallow Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Suspension: Before consuming shake the bottle well. It should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vaginal itching or discharge

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor immediately if you have any hypersensitive reactions, severe stomach pain, pale skin, short of breath after taking Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's. Also, Let your doctor know if you ever had diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, or antibiotics-induced diarrhea. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's may alter test results with certain medical tests. Tell your doctor before undergoing those tests that you are using Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's should not be given with Typhoid vaccine (live), cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefazolin, cefixime, cefpodoxime, cefprozil, cephalexin; allopurinol/ probenecid (used to treat gout).

Drug-Food Interaction:  Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's as it can cause serious side effects.   

Drug-Disease Interaction: Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's should not be used in patients with Renal dysfunction, colitis (inflammation of the colon) and hemodialysis.

 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • CEFADROXIL
  • CEFACLOR
  • CEFAZOLIN
  • CEFIXIME
  • CEFPODOXIME
  • CEFPROZIL
  • CEPHALEXIN
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • PROBENECID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Diarrhea may happen as a side effect. Taking probiotics after completing treatment with Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice blood stools or develop stomach cramps.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and hydrate your body.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's in fighting off infections.
  • Maintain good hygiene and avoid contaminated or processed food.
  • Include more fibre enriched food like whole-grain bread, and brown rice in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's.

Special Advise

  • Even if you feel better after treatment with Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's, do not stop taking it. This might cause the symptoms to reappear and will make the infection difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of fluids when you are sick. This will in general help you clear out the infection faster, protect you from dehydration, and will help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's.
  • Stop taking Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's and consult your doctor immediately if you develop any allergic reactions such as itching, skin rash, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, and, breathing difficulties.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections. Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's does not work against infections caused by viruses, including cold and flu.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Other Info - CAM0002

FAQs

Do not use anti-diarrhoeal medication until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhea as it may help in increasing the number of good bacteria in the intestine which aids in digestion.
Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's contains ampicillin, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.
Yes, Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's may be used to treat lung infections caused by bacteria. Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.
No, this is an antibiotic medication. You need to complete the full course even if you start to feel better to prevent the return of infection and resistance to Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's.
Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's does not work against viral infection. So, it should not be taken to treat the common cold or cough. Consult your doctor if you have these symptoms.
Use of Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's may lower the efficiency of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using other contraception devices like diaphragm, condom, spermicide, copper T, etc with Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's.
Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens or if you notice blood or mucus in stools, avoid taking Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's and consult a doctor immediately

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking treatment with Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's should not be used when pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's; your doctor will decide whether Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

It is safe to drive a motor vehicle after using Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's can be safely used in case of liver disease if prescribed by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's should be used under caution in patients with kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks. If prescribed, the dose may be adjusted by your doctor based on your health condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Campicillin-500 Capsule 10's can be given safely to children, dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

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