Penicitin 250mg Strip Of 10 Capsules

• Wilson’s disease
• Cystinuria (to reduce cystine kidney stone formation)
• Severe active rheumatoid arthritis when other treatments fail

• If you are pregnant (except in Wilson’s disease when advised by doctor)
• If you are breastfeeding
• If you have a history of aplastic anemia due to penicillamine
• If you have a history of agranulocytosis due to penicillamine
• If you have kidney problems and are being treated for rheumatoid arthritis

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain

• Skin rash
• Loss of taste
• Mouth ulcers
• Low blood cell counts
• Kidney problems
• Liver problems
• Fever
• Hair loss

Other General Warnings

• You develop fever, sore throat, or infections
• You notice unusual bleeding or bruising
• You develop skin rash
• You develop kidney problems
• You develop liver problems
• You experience breathing problems
• You develop muscle weakness
• You are planning surgery
• You are planning pregnancy

• Take Penicitin capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Take it on an empty stomach
• Take it at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals
• Take it at least 1 hour apart from food, milk, antacids, iron, zinc, or other medicines
• Swallow the capsule with water
• Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor

• Store Penicitin capsule in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Take Penicitin capsule on an empty stomach to help your body absorb the medicine properly.
• Take the medicine regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit.
• Do not skip doses, as missing doses may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.
• Avoid taking Penicitin capsule with food or milk, as this can reduce how well the medicine works.
• Get regular blood and urine tests as advised by your doctor to monitor your response and detect any side effects early.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you develop fever, skin rash, weakness, or any unusual symptoms.
• Do not stop taking Penicitin capsule without consulting your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
• Keep regular follow-up appointments so your doctor can monitor your progress and adjust treatment if needed.

Missed a Dose

Overdose

How Does It Work?

• Penicitin capsule works by:
• Binding to excess copper and removing it from the body in urine
• Reducing cystine levels in urine and preventing kidney stones
• Suppressing disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis
• Preventing tissue damage caused by copper accumulation

Interactions with other medicines

• Iron supplements may reduce the effectiveness of Penicitin capsule by decreasing its absorption in the body, which can lower its therapeutic benefit.
• Zinc supplements can interfere with the absorption of Penicitin capsule, making the medicine less effective.
• Antacids may reduce the absorption of Penicitin capsule when taken at the same time, which can decrease its action.
• Gold therapy, when used along with Penicitin capsule, may increase the risk of toxicity and side effects, so careful monitoring is required.
• Antimalarial medicines may increase the risk of side effects when taken together with Penicitin capsule.
• Cytotoxic medicines used for cancer treatment may increase the risk of serious adverse effects when combined with Penicitin capsule.

Interactions with food items

• Taking Penicitin capsule with food may reduce its absorption and make the medicine less effective.
• Milk and dairy products may decrease the effectiveness of Penicitin capsule by interfering with its absorption.
• Mineral supplements such as iron, calcium, magnesium, or zinc may reduce the absorption and effectiveness of Penicitin capsule.
• Taking Penicitin capsule on an empty stomach helps improve its absorption and ensures better effectiveness.