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Ampicad 500mg Injection

ContainsAmpicillin (500mg)
Prescription Required
Store below 30C
MRP₹6.7320.1% OFF
₹5.38

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Packaging:3.0 ml in 1 vial
Ampicad 500mg Injection – Ampicillin (500mg) 500 mg by Zydus Cadila
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassAminopenicillins {Penicillins}
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin

About Ampicad 500mg Injection

Ampicad 500mg Injection is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections of the skin, bones and joints, respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia), urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, brain (e.g, meningitis), heart, blood, and others.Ampicad 500mg Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. It is effective in both adults and children.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, and local pain, swelling, or redness at the site of injection may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctors supervision.

How It Works

Ampicad 500mg Injection is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections of the skin, bones and joints, respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia), urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, brain (e.g, meningitis), heart, blood, and others.Ampicad 500mg Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. It is effective in both adults and children.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, and local pain, swelling, or redness at the site of injection may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctors supervision.

How to Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Ampicad 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.

Storage

Store below 30C

Prescription required. Upload a valid prescription at checkout or via prescription upload.

Composition of Ampicad 500mg Injection

Uses of Ampicad 500mg Injection

Bacterial infections

Key Benefits of Ampicad 500mg Injection

  • In Bacterial infections Ampicad 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, and typhoid fever. Ampicad 500mg Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side Effects of Ampicad 500mg Injection

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Ampicad 500mg Injection

Alcohol
SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Ampicad 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ampicad 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast Feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ampicad 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving
SAFE

Ampicad 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
CAUTION

Ampicad 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ampicad 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ampicad 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Although it is rare but yes, Ampicad 500mg Injection can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Usually, Ampicad 500mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Ampicad 500mg Injection.

Yes, the use of Ampicad 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

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Medical information standards

Educational product information for Ampicad 500mg Injection. Not a substitute for advice from your treating doctor or healthcare provider.

Reviewed by
Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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