AMPILOX LB CAP

Overview

AMPILOX LB CAP is a Schedule H antibiotic.

AMPILOX LB CAP is composed of: AMPICILLIN (250.0 MG), DICLOXACILLIN (250.0 MG), LACTOBACILLUS (60.0 MILLIONSPORES)

Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Ampicillin is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections such as bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, or infections of the stomach or intestines.

Dicloxacillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. Dicloxacillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or staphylococcal infections.

Usage

AMPICILLIN is generally used to treat: Bladder Infection, Pneumonia, Meningitis

DICLOXACILLIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Staphylococcal Infection


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

AMPILOX LB CAP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for AMPILOX LB CAP and its Constituents


Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Take ampicillin on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, any allergy, asthma, blood disease, intestinal inflammation, stomach problems, hay fever, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid long-term or repeated use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DICLOXACILLIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

AMPICILLIN : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Mouth Soreness
DICLOXACILLIN : Fever, Arms Joint Pain, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion

Rare Side-Effects

AMPICILLIN : Skin Rash, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Easy Bruising, Throat Soreness, Fever, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Technical Classification

AMPICILLIN is categorized as: AMINOPENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
DICLOXACILLIN is categorized as: PENICILLINASE RESISTANT PENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for AMPILOX LB CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMPILOX LB CAPINR 64 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

MAGNACILLINXP CAPINR 46.5 for 10 CAPSULESAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS