AMPLUS CAP

Overview

AMPLUS CAP is a Schedule H antibiotic.

AMPLUS CAP is composed of: AMPICILLIN (250.0 MG), CLOXACILLIN (250.0 MG), LACTOBACILLUS (60.0 MILLIONCELLS)

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.

Cloxacillin is a Beta lactam antibiotic. It is a type of pencillin antibiotic as it prevents the synthesis of bacterial wall, resulting in its death. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections that are resistant to pencillin.

Usage

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

CLOXACILLIN is generally used to treat: Pneumonia, Arthritis, Otitis Externa, Staphylococcal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Osteomyelitis
CLOXACILLIN can address symptoms like: Fever

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

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: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

AMPLUS CAP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for AMPLUS 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.
Before taking cloxacillin tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or you have any other allergies.
Use with caution in patients with kidney and seizure disorder.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CLOXACILLIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

AMPICILLIN : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Mouth Soreness
CLOXACILLIN : Diarrhoea, Neutropenia, Nausea, Vomit, Mouth Upset Stomach

Serious Side-Effects

CLOXACILLIN : Thrombocytopenia, Eosinophilia, Kidney Infection, Acute Liver Failure, Throat Soreness, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Fever, Chills, Dizziness, Face Swelling

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
CLOXACILLIN : Pruritus, Seizure, Tongue Redness

Food Interactions

The absorption of cloxacillin may reduce due to the presence of food and effectiveness of antibiotic is reduced. Cloxacillin should be administered one hour before or two hour after meals. This makes easier for the body to absorb the antibiotic.

Technical Classification

AMPICILLIN is categorized as: AMINOPENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
CLOXACILLIN is categorized as: BETA-LACTAMASE INHIBITORS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for AMPLUS CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMPLUS CAP	INR 79 for 10 CAPSULES	CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
BAXIN D LB 250MG/250MG/60M CAP	INR 65 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
BAXIN LB 250MG/250MG/60M CAP	INR 65 for 10 CAPSULES	CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
CAMPILOX LB CAP	INR 19.37 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS
CLAX 250MG/250MG/60MC CAP	INR 17.5 for 6 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMPOXIN LB 250MG/250MG/60MG CAP	INR 32.6 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
AMPOXIN LB CAP	INR 31.37 for 10 CAPSULES	CLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES
BROADICLOX LB 250MG/250MG/60MG CAP	INR 44.87 for 10 CAPSULES	CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MG
BROADICLOX LB KID TAB	INR 11.27 for 10 TABLETS	CLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
BROADICLOX LB TAB	INR 13.75 for 10 TABLETS	CLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
COMBILOX LB 250MG/250MG/60MS CAP	INR 30.2 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES
COMBILOX LB KID TAB	INR 14.3 for 10 TABLETS	AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
ELCLOX PLUS 250MG/250MG/60MS CAP	INR 55.26 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES
GERCICLOX LB CAP	INR 20.16 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
MEDICLOX PLUS CAP	INR 41.9 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
NECLOX L S CAP	INR 18.73 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
STAPH AC TAB DT	INR 20.68 for 10 TABLET DT	CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS