Bacipen 500mg (Ampicillin)

What is Bacipen 500mg?

Bacipen 500mg Capsule is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract (e.g., pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and typhoid fever.

Bacipen 500mg Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach. Use it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.

How Bacipen 500mg Capsule Works

Bacipen 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How To Use Bacipen 500mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Bacipen 500mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits Of Bacipen 500mg Capsule

In Bacterial infections

Bacipen 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues and typhoid fever. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Bacipen 500mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Bacipen 500mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breastfeeding

Bacipen 500mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Bacipen 500 mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Bacipen 500 mg Capsule should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bacipen 500 mg Capsule may be need. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limit information available on the use of Bacipen 500 mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Bacipen 500mg Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Bacipen 500 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Can Bacipen 500mg Capsule cause allergic reaction?

Although it is rare but yes, Bacipen 500 mg Capsule can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

2. Can the use of Bacipen 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Bacipen 500 mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

3. How long does Bacipen 500mg Capsule takes to work?

Usually, Bacipen 500 mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Bacipen 500 mg Capsule.

4. What if I don’t get better after using Bacipen 500mg Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don’t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.