Ampilox D.S. Tablet

Ampilox D.S. Tablet belongs to the group of ‘penicillin antibiotics’ used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a ‘broad-spectrum antibiotic’ that treats various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.

Ampilox D.S. Tablet contains two penicillin antibiotics, Ampicillin and Dicloxacillin. Ampilox D.S. Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Ampilox D.S. Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Take Ampilox D.S. Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, rashes, nausea, stomach pain, allergic reaction, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Ampilox D.S. Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Ampilox D.S. Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Avoid taking Ampilox D.S. Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Ampilox D.S. Tablet is used with caution in gastrointestinal diseases.

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Ampilox D.S. Tablet is composed of two antibiotics, ampicillin and dicloxacillin. Ampilox D.S. Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Ampilox D.S. Tablet is bactericidal in nature. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Ampilox D.S. Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Ampilox D.S. Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Ampilox D.S. Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections like bacterial meningitis, intra-abdominal infection, urinary tract infection, respiratory tract infection, endocarditis, shigellosis, and typhoid fever.

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Diarrhea
• Rashes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Allergic reaction
• Vomiting

Before starting Ampilox D.S. Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any penicillin antibiotics or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Ampilox D.S. Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pains. Talk to your doctor before taking Ampilox D.S. Tablet if you had diarrhea after taking antibiotics or inflammation of the bowel. Avoid taking Ampilox D.S. Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ampilox D.S. Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Intake of Ampilox D.S. Tablet may increase the risk of jaundice (liver problem) in newborn babies, so it should only be given after consulting a doctor. Ampilox D.S. Tablet is not recommended for eye use and is contraindicated. Ampilox D.S. Tablet should not be given to people with infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with a sore throat and fever) and leukemia (blood cancer).

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ampilox D.S. Tablet may have interaction with antibiotics (chloramphenicol, doxycycline), anticoagulants (warfarin), pain killers (aspirin), vaccines (live cholera vaccine), Anti-hypertensives (atenolol), anti-cancer (methotrexate).

Drug-Food Interaction: Ampilox D.S. Tablet may interact with grapefruit juice.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Ampilox D.S. Tablet should be used with caution in kidney diseases, liver, mononucleosis, and gastrointestinal diseases.

• METHOTREXATE
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• DOXYCYCLINE
• WARFARIN
• ASPIRIN
• CHOLERA VACCINE
• ATENOLOL

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• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yogurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk natto, and cheese.

• Eat fiber-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.

• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder antibiotic absorption.

• Avoid the consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.

• Avoid the usage of tobacco.

• To cure your condition, effectually complete the full course of Ampilox D.S. Tablet even though you find symptomatic relief.

• If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Ampilox D.S. Tablet as it may interfere with these tests.

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.