Ampicillin+Cloxacillin

Uses	Bacterial infection
Therapy	Antibiotic
Side Effects	Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, urge to scratch

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Molecule Description

Ampicillin+Cloxacillin is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat various bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, airways, skin, soft tissues, bones, ears, noses, and wounds after surgery caused by various organisms. Ampicillin+Cloxacillin contains ampicillin and cloxacillin as its active ingredients. It belongs to the 'Penicillin' class of antibiotics. Ampicillin+Cloxacillin acts by inhibiting growth and killing the bacteria that cause infection. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor for the exact prescribed duration. Do not stop taking the medicine, even if you feel better, as incomplete treatment may result in treatment failure and the infection might recur. Before using Ampicillin+Cloxacillin, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, and provide your detailed medical history.

Uses

Ampicillin+Cloxacillin is used to treat bacterial infections of lungs, throat, airways, skin & soft tissue, bone, ear, nose, blood and other bacterial infections.
It is also used to treat infection of wounds and lungs after surgery.

Contraindications

When should one not use Ampicillin+Cloxacillin

If you are allergic to ampicillin, cloxacillin or any of the ingredient of Ampicillin+Cloxacillin.
If you are allergic to similar antibiotics like Cefixime, Cefpodoxime, Amoxicillin.
Ampicillin+Cloxacillin should never be used for eye infections and eye contact should be avoided.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Skin rashes
Urge to scratch
Diarrhoea

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information on the use of this medicine in pregnancy. Hence it is recommended not to use the same unless prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

A breastfeeding mother should take this medicine only under doctor's recommendation. Refrain from self-medication. However if your doctor prescribe you Ampicillin+Cloxacillin, then watch for symptoms like diarrhoea and fungal infection of mouth in a breastfed baby.

Driving

It is unlikely that this medicine will affect your ability to drive but if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert, you should avoid driving.

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol may exaggerate such symptoms related to the stomach like nausea and vomiting. Avoid drinking when you are taking this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a history of allergy to Penicillins.
You experience serious allergic reactions and skin rashes after taking this medicine.
You are having watery diarrhoea or severe stomach pain, immediately stop this medicine and consult your doctor.
You develop other infections while taking this medicine.
You have existing kidney problems.
You should not give this medicine to newborn babies suffering from jaundice.
It is advised to complete the course of antibiotics and not skip any dose even if you feel better.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ampicillin+Cloxacillin inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacteria responsible for the infection.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Sometimes Ampicillin+Cloxacillin may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Ampicillin+Cloxacillin works if taken at the same time.
Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatments you are taking for any disorder.
In particular, if you are taking medicines for gout, antibiotics like chloramphenicol, azithromycin, painkillers etc.
This medicine hampers how the oral contraceptive medication works. Thus, it is advised to use alternative physical contraceptive measures like condoms.

Interactions with food items

Ampicillin+Cloxacillin should ideally be taken on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals, to ensure optimal absorption and effectiveness.

Dosage

Overdose

The overdose of Ampicillin+Cloxacillin may cause serious kidney failure if you have existing kidney problems. Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you think you have taken too many doses of the medicine than prescribed, inform your doctor immediately or reach the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed or have forgotten to take a single dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and continue with a regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of the medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You are supposed to complete the prescribed dosage given by your physician. If you skip the dose or do not complete the course, it may cause resistance and decrease the effectiveness of immediate treatment.

No, you cannot take this medicine for treating cold and flu. This is specific for treating bacterial infections while cold and flu are caused by viruses. Hence, taking this medicine in such conditions may lead to antibiotic resistance.

Ampicillin+Cloxacillin is usually taken on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals, as food can reduce its absorption. If it upsets your stomach, talk to your doctor.

Yes, the use of Ampicillin+Cloxacillin can cause diarrhoea along with the desired effect. However, not everyone gets them. It is an antibiotic which kills both good and bad bacteria when good bacteria present in intestine gets killed it can cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea, talk to your doctor about it.

Yes, Ampicillin+Cloxacillin can be used to treat tooth infection. Your dentist may prescribe you the medicine based on your dental condition.

Ampicillin+Cloxacillin contains ampicillin and cloxacillin as its active ingredients.

Ampicillin+Cloxacillin can start showing its effects approximately after 1 hour of its consumption. As it is an antibiotic medicine, the complete effects towards infection could be seen after you complete the course of antibiotic treatment.

Ampicillin+Cloxacillin is usually taken on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals, at a fixed time every day. Follow your doctor's advice on how to take it.

The doctor will decide the specific dose for a specific duration depending upon the severity of the condition. Do not take it endlessly on your own without consulting a doctor.