Bacipen Capsules 500mg (Ampicillin 500mg)

Description

Bacipen 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.

Bacipen 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.

Bacipen 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.

Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems before starting the treatment. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is safe for use in pregnancy under your doctor’s supervision. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Bacipen 500 MG Capsule
Aristocillin 500 MG Capsule
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Broadicilin 500 MG Capsule
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Mahacillin 500 MG Capsule
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Nepocil 500 MG Capsule
Ttk Healthcare Ltd.
Piracillin 500 MG Capsule
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bacipen 500 MG Capsule
Skin Rash
Diarrhoea
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach pain
Headache

Uses of Bacipen 500 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?
Intraabdominal Infection
Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of intra-abdominal infections. It is a broad term that includes a number of infections of the organs in your abdomen (belly region). It includes:
Peritonitis (swelling and infection in the membrane that lines the abdominal wall which protects the organs within your abdomen)
Diverticulitis (swelling of diverticula- one or more small pouches in your intestine)
Cholecystitis (swelling of the gallbladder)
Cholangitis (swelling of the bile duct system)
Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)
Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an infection of your intestine caused by a bacteria known as shigella. The symptoms include bloody diarrhoea, severe stomach pain, fever, etc. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of Shigella infection.
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection is an infection in any part of your urinary system. It may affect your kidneys, bladder (an organ that stores urine), ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder), or urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body). Symptoms may include increased urge to urinate, burning sensation during urination, blood in the urine, back pain, fever, etc. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of urinary tract infection.
Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi. It spreads through contaminated food and water. The symptoms include high fever, headache, stomach pain, vomiting, loose stools, weakness, etc. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of typhoid fever.
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis also called the stomach flu is an infection of your stomach and intestine. The symptoms include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of gastroenteritis.
Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis, commonly called as sore throat is an infection of your throat and tonsils (lumps of tissue at the back of your throat). Symptoms may include difficulty in swallowing, dry/itchy throat, throat pain, headache, body aches, etc. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of pharyngitis.
Bronchopneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung infection that may occur in one or both of your lungs. It may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of pneumonia caused by bacteria.
Sinusitis
Sinuses are hollow spaces located behind your forehead, nose, cheekbones, and in between the eyes. Sinusitis is the swelling of the tissues surrounding the sinuses. The symptoms include a stuffed nose, headache, and pain/pressure behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, or forehead. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of bacterial sinusitis.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is the swelling of the bronchial tubes, the passages which carry the air to and from the lungs. Common symptoms include cough and shortness of breath. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of bacterial bronchitis.
Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria known as Neisseria gonorrhoea. It spreads through unprotected sexual intercourse. Bacipen 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea.
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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Bacipen 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.