- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: May 7, 2023
Aristocillin 500mg Capsule
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Product Overview
Composition: Ampicillin (500mg)
Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule is an antibiotic. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections that affects your lungs, nose, throat, urinary tract, stomach, and intestine, etc. It works by preventing the formation of the protective outer layer of the bacteria and kills them. This medication is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses.
Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or become severe. Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. You will start to feel better in a few days. However, continue taking the medicine for the prescribed duration. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of treatment may result in decreased effectiveness of the medicine or increased risk of re-infection that would be difficult to treat in the future.
Uses
- Intraabdominal Infection
- Shigellosis
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Typhoid fever
- Gastroenteritis
- Pharyngitis
- Bronchopneumonia
- Sinusitis
- Bronchitis
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Skin Rash
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Headache
How to use
Take Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Complete the entire course of treatment even if you feel better after few doses. If you discontinue the medicine, it may increase the risk of infection. Also, Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule may lose its effectiveness in treating infections.
How It works
Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls (the outer covering required for cells to stay alive) and thereby killing the bacteria.
Safety Advice for Aristocillin 500mg Capsule
Allergy
Avoid taking Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Pregnancy
Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule is considered safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. Use this medicine under your doctor's supervision
Breastfeeding
Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule passes into breast milk at very low levels. If you are breastfeeding, your baby may occasionally have diarrhoea. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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