Composition
Ampicillin 250mg + Cloxacillin 250mg
Group
Broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotics. This means that it can be used to treat a wide range of infections. It can be used to treat both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria Infections. It belongs to the penicillin group.
Ampiclox Beecham
Ampiclox Susp 250MG/5ML X100ML By Beecham
Ampiclox Caps 500MG X10 By Beecham
Ampiclox Drops 90MG/0.6ML 8ML
What Does Beecham Ampiclox Cure
It inhibits the formation of bacteria cell walls that bacteria need to survive, hence killing the bacteria to stop the infection or prevent it.
Note that this is strictly for antibacterial Infections, as it does not work against virus or parasitic infections.
Ampiclox Dosage
Ampiclox Dosage and duration
It is dependent on your medical condition and the severity of your illness.
Adult= 500mg to 1g 6 hourly.
Children: 1 month to 2 years= 1/4 of adult dose (one teaspoonful 6 hourly).
2 years to 10 years= 1/2 adult dose (2 teaspoonfuls 6 hourly).
Neonate= 0.6ml(90mg 4 hourly).
Routes of administration;
Orally and parenterally (injection) which includes intramuscularly (through the muscle) and intravenously (through the vein).
Contraindications
It should not be used in the following conditions;
Hypersensitivity to penicillin group, and not available for eye administration route
How to use Ampiclox
- Take it between 30-60 minutes before you eat.
- Swallow the tablet as a whole, and not chew or crush it.
- Take the liquid form using a graduated cup which most times comes with it.
- The injection form will be given in a healthcare facility/healthcare professional will administer that.
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
Do not take it unless a medical practitioner otherwise prescribes it. It can pass through breast milk.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place directly away from the sun
Do not use in;
Infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with fever and sore throat), blood cancer(leukemia).
Antimicrobial resistance
The abuse of antibiotics is primarily the reason that causes antibiotic resistance. This means that the bacteria changes it’s structure and can no longer respond to the antimicrobial drug, making infection challenging to treat. According to the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance has been seen as one of the top public health concerns. Another cause of this is the delay in prevention and control.
Reasonable preventive measures include; adopting proper handwashing techniques, covering your mouth when coughing, personal and environmental hygiene, including food hygiene, use of antibiotics under a doctor’s prescription.
The signs and symptoms of a bacterial infection can range from swollen lymph nodes, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, etc, depending on the area or body part or system.
