Biocilin 500mg Capsule (Ampicillin 500mg)

BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics known as penicillin. BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET is used to prevent and treat bacterial infections in different parts of the body such as pneumonia, gonorrhoea, meningitis. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly.

BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET contains Ampicillin, which belongs to a class of penicillin-like antibiotics. It works by inhibiting the process of cell wall synthesis of bacterial cells that is required for its survival. Thus, BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria.

BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET can be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food as directed by your doctor. You should take BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET only if your doctor has prescribed you. During the treatment with BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET, you may experience some of the common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, vaginal itching, or discharge. But these side effects are usually in the initial phase and then resolve after some time. However, if these side effects persist let your doctor know about this.

Do not take BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET, or other penicillin antibiotics. Inform your doctor if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. You should not breastfeed while on this medication. Birth control pills may not work effectively while using this medication. So, speak to your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to avoid pregnancy. Children should not use this medication without proper medical advice. Your kidney function, liver function, and blood cells are needed to checked if you are using this medication for the long term.

Bacterial infections

BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps in the treatment of various types of bacterial infections such as meningitis, bladder infections, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, or infections of the intestines or stomach caused by susceptible bacteria. It works by inhibiting bacterial growth. It belongs to a class of penicillins. BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET is also used in combination with other penicillin antibiotics called flucloxacillin and the combination is known as co-fluampicil.

BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET can be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food as directed by your doctor. The tablet form of BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. The liquid form of BIOCILIN 500MG TABLET should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Vaginal itching or discharge