- 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 4, 2023
Aristocillin-500mg Inj
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Product Overview
Composition: Ampicillin (500mg)
ARISTOCILLIN 500MG INJECTION contains Ampicillin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract (bronchus, lungs), urinary tract, genital tract, stomach, blood, brain and skin or soft tissues. It can also be used to treat typhoid fever, meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain), peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach) and endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves).
Before receiving ARISTOCILLIN 500MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have blood cancer or any viral infections (such as cytomegalovirus infection) as a precaution.
Uses
- Ear infections (Ex. otitis media)
- Nose or throat infections
- Respiratory tract infections (Ex. bronchitis and pneumonia)
- Urinary tract infections (Ex. cystitis and kidney infections)
- Genital tract infections (Ex. gonorrhoea)
- Stomach infections (Ex. peritonitis)
- Blood infections (Ex. sepsis)
- Skin or soft tissue infections (Ex. acne)
- Meningitis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the brain)
- Endocarditis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the heart)
- Typhoid fever
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea, vomiting
- Skin rash
- Itching
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It works
Aristocillin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety Advice for Aristocillin-500mg Inj
Allergy
Do not receive ARISTOCILLIN 500MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Ampicillin, or to any other beta lactam antibiotics (such as amoxicillin) or cephalosporin antibiotics (such as cefixime).
Pregnancy
ARISTOCILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
Breastfeeding
ARISTOCILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
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