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BACIPEN 250MG TABLET, Pack of 10 CAPSULES
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Composition :

AMPICILLIN-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA
Other Info - BAC0038

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.

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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, BACIPEN 250MG TABLET may be used to treat lung infections caused by bacteria. BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET.

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET may lower the efficiency of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using other contraception devices like diaphragm, condom, spermicide, copper T, etc with BACIPEN 250MG TABLET.

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET and consult a doctor immediately

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking treatment with BACIPEN 250MG TABLET.

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Pregnancy

Caution

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET; your doctor will decide whether BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET can be safely used in case of liver disease if prescribed by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET can be given safely to children, dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

Product Substitutes

AMPISYN 250MG TABLET

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Elecillin 250mg Tablet

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Euphocillin Kid 250mg Tablet

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/ampicillin.html#:~:text=Ampicillin%20is%20a%20penicillin%20antibiotic,listed%20in%20this%20medication%20guide.
  2. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a685002.html
  3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20849-ampicillin-capsules
  4. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8613/ampicillin-oral/details

About BACIPEN 250MG TABLET

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET belongs to a class of medicines called penicillin antibiotics. BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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.

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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, BACIPEN 250MG TABLET kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection. 

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET should be taken 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food, on an empty stomach. BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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.

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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. BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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. BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food to avoid stomach upset.Swallow BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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.

Side Effects of BACIPEN 250MG TABLET

  • 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET. 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. BACIPEN 250MG TABLET may alter test results with certain medical tests. Tell your doctor before undergoing those tests that you are using BACIPEN 250MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical
AmpicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bacipen 250mg Tablet:
When BCG vaccine is used with Bacipen 250mg Tablet, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bacipen 250mg Tablet with BCG vaccine can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AmpicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacipen 250mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Bacipen 250mg Tablet with Cholera, live attenuated together may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Bacipen 250mg Tablet or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AmpicillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacipen 250mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Methotrexate with Bacipen 250mg Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of Methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Bacipen 250mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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AMPICILLIN-250MGUlcerative colitis
Severe
AMPICILLIN-250MGInfectious mononucleosis
Moderate

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AMPICILLIN-250MGUlcerative colitis
Severe
How does the disease interact with Bacipen 250mg Tablet:
Nearly all antibacterial medications have been associated with Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD), formerly known as pseudomembranous colitis, which can range in severity from mild diarrhoea to deadly colitis. Lincomycin and clindamycin are typically to blame.

How to manage the interaction:
Bacipen 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis (inflammation in the large intestine) and pseudomembranous colitis (generally characterized by severe, persistent diarrhoea and severe abdominal cramps and sometimes associated with the passage of blood and mucus).
AMPICILLIN-250MGInfectious mononucleosis
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Bacipen 250mg Tablet:
When given an aminopenicillin antibiotic for mononucleosis, patients may experience a pruritic, erythematous, maculopapular skin rash. Usually, the rash self-limits and goes away a few days after the offending chemical is stopped. The underlying mechanism has been suggested to be a changed drug metabolism or an immune-mediated process unrelated to drug hypersensitivity. Patients with mononucleosis shouldn't receive treatment with antibiotics containing aminopenicillin.

How to manage the interaction:
Bacipen 250mg Tablet should not be used in patients with mononucleosis (contagious infection caused by virus) as it may cause skin rash.
AMPICILLIN-250MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Bacipen 250mg Tablet:
The kidneys remove the majority of beta-lactam antibiotics as unaltered drugs and, in some situations, as metabolites as well. In individuals with reduced renal function, the serum concentrations of beta-lactam antibiotics and their metabolites may rise, and their half-lives may be prolonged. These individuals have had parenteral administration of these drugs and have experienced neurotoxic responses such as encephalopathy, asterixis, myoclonus, seizures, and coma. Adjustments to the dosage may be required.

How to manage the interaction:
Dose adjustments may be required in patients with kidney impairment. Kidney function tests should be performed at regular intervals during prolonged and/or high-dose therapy since nephrotoxicity (rapid deterioration in kidney function) and alterations in kidney function have occasionally been associated with the use of Bacipen 250mg Tablet.

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Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Even if you feel better after treatment with BACIPEN 250MG TABLET, 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET.
  • Stop taking BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Diarrhea may happen as a side effect. Taking probiotics after completing treatment with BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the BACIPEN 250MG TABLET 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 BACIPEN 250MG TABLET.

BACIPEN 250MG TABLET Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

  • AMPISYN 250MG TABLET

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