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Introduction
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION contains Ampicillin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract (bronchus, lungs), urinary tract, genital tract, stomach, blood, brain and skin or soft tissues.
It can also be used to treat typhoid fever, meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain), peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach) and endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves).
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be used under medical supervision. Do not stop receiving ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy. Failing to complete the full course of the therapy or skipping doses in between the therapy may not result in adequate infection control.
During therapy with ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION, your doctor will periodically monitor your health condition through several blood tests/urine tests to access the improvement in your condition and to reduce the risk of unwanted side effects. ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION is suitable for use in adults and in children (aged 10 years or older; weighing 20 kg or more).
Before receiving ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have blood cancer or any viral infections (such as cytomegalovirus infection) as a precaution.
USES OF ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION
- Ear infections (Ex. otitis media)
- Nose or throat infections
- Respiratory tract infections (Ex. bronchitis and pneumonia)
- Urinary tract infections (Ex. cystitis and kidney infections)
- Genital tract infections (Ex. gonorrhoea)
- Stomach infections (Ex. peritonitis)
- Blood infections (Ex. sepsis)
- Skin or soft tissue infections (Ex. acne)
- Meningitis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the brain)
- Endocarditis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the heart)
- Typhoid fever
HOW ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION WORKS
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION is a bactericidal agent. It kills the susceptible bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell wall synthesis that is essential for the bacterial cell to survive. This action destroys the susceptible bacteria, prevent their further growth and multiplication and reduce the severity of the infection.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscles (intramuscularly).
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection.
Do not miss a dose or stop receiving ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea, vomiting
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
Pregnancy
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
Breast Feeding
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
Liver
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
Driving
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate any heavy tools or machines.
Before receiving ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- Have glandular fever
- Have lymphatic leukaemia (cancer or blood or bone marrow)
- Have cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
Use in pediatrics:
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION can be used in children and adolescents (aged 10 years or older; weighing 20 kg or more) if prescribed by the physician. However, consult your doctor for advice.
Use in geriatrics:
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before receiving it.
INTERACTIONS
Before receiving ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) Ex. drospirenone, ethinyl Estradiol
- Allopurinol, sulfinpyrazone or probenecid (medicines used to treat gout)
- Other antibiotics (used to treat bacterial infections) such as tetracycline, erythromycin, and chloramphenicol
- Anticoagulants such as warfarin or phenindione
FAQs
What is the use of ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION?
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, respiratory tract (bronchus, lungs), urinary tract, genital tract, stomach, blood, brain or skin and soft tissues. It can also be used to treat typhoid fever, meningitis, peritonitis and endocarditis.
How ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION works in my body?
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION is a bactericidal agent. It kills the susceptible bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell wall synthesis that is essential for the bacterial cell to survive. This action destroys the susceptible bacteria, prevent their further growth and multiplication and reduce the severity of the infection.
Can ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION be used in patients with kidney problems?
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
How ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION is administered?
ROSCILLIN 500MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscles (intramuscularly).
Fact Box
Drug : Ampicillin
Pharmacological Category : Penicillin Antibiotics
Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections
Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Drops, Dry Syrup
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