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Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup
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Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup

Manufactured byAlkem Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsAmpicillin
Description
Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. This antibiotic is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the throat, lungs, nose, urinary tract and skin. Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup works by stopping the bacteria to form its cell wall thereby making it weaker and die eventually. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Side effects of Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup are diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin. Use it cautiously in individuals with kidney problems. Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup can make birth control pills less effective. You may be asked to take a different way of birth control methods to prevent unintended pregnancy. Take Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup on an empty stomach. You can take this medicine around the same time every day for ease of remembering. For the best results, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup

Roscillin 125 MG Syrup
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup

  • Diarrhoea
  • Skin rash
  • Fever with chills
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Mouth ulcers

Uses of Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Lung infections
  • Sinusitis
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Intra abdominal infection
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Typhoid fever
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Ampicillin syrup starts working within 1 to 2 hours after administration. You will start to feel better in 2 to 3 days after taking the ampicillin syrup. But finish your entire course of treatment, even if the condition gets better.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of ampicillin syrup lasts for an average duration of 3 to 6 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when used by pregnant women. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is not known to be harmful to breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup if you are previously allergic to it. Some patients may get allergic reactions to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when used by pregnant women. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is not known to be harmful to breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Finish your entire course of treatment with Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is also called kissing disease is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is spread through saliva. People with mononucleosis may develop a maculopapular skin rash (flat and small raised bumps on the skin) after 5-10 days of treatment with Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup and resolves within days of discontinuing the use. Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup may not be appropriate medicine in patients with mononucleosis.

Diarrhoea

Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.

Driving or operating machinery

Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup may cause dizziness, confusion, or fits in some people. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Atenolol

Doxycycline

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Live cholera vaccine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. Patients with kidney diseases need special consideration while using Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Food interactions
The absorption of Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup may be decreased in the presence of food. For proper absorption of the medicine, it should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meals.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Broadicilin 125 MG Syrup works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of the microorganism, eventually killing it.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Aminopenicillins, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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