Ampilox Strip Of 10 Capsules
Description
Ampilox capsule is an antibiotic medicine containing a combination of ampicillin and dicloxacillin as its active ingredient. It is used to treat bacterial infection of lungs, throat, airways, skin, s
oft tissues, bone, ear, nose, wounds after surgery caused by various organisms. This medicine acts by inhibiting the growth and thus killing the infection-causing bacteria. Take Ampilox 500 as prescribed by your doctor for the prescribed duration, as any missed or skipped dose can lead to treatment failure and reoccurrence of the infection. Inform your doctor about the past medical and medication history, before initiating the treatment with this medicine.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹131.67 |
You Save | ₹19.68 (13% on MRP) |
Contains | Dicloxacillin(250.0 Mg)+Ampicillin(250.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infection |
Side effects | Diarrheoa, nausea, vomiting, skin rash |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses
- Ampilox capsule 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
- If you are allergic to ampicillin, dicloxacillin or any of the ingredient of Ampilox capsule.
- If you are allergic to similar antibiotics like cefixime, cefpodoxime, amoxicillin.
- Ampilox capsule should never be used for eye infections and eye contact should be avoided.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Skin itching
- Skin rashes
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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 Ampilox 500 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?
Directions for Use
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Ampilox capsule works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially/In particular if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder....
Storage and disposal
- Store in a dry place at or below 25°C.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
- The overdose of Ampilox capsule 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 much dose of the medicine than prescribed, inform your doctor immediately or reach the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: For how long do I need to take Ampilox capsule?
Q: Can I take Ampilox capsule for cold and flu as well?
Q: Can the use of Ampilox capsule cause diarrhea?
Q: Why should I take Ampilox capsule with food?
Q: Is Amiplox an antibiotic?
Q: What is the composition of Ampilox?
Q: Can I take Ampilox empty stomach?
Q: What is the dose of Ampilox 500?
Q: What are the side effects of Ampilox?
References
- Ampiclox Capsule [Internet]. GSK Pro. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- DailyMed - AMPICILLIN capsule [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- Cloxacillin Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD [Internet]. Webmd.com. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 27 August 2021]
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