NECILOX
Capsule
Dose Type
Ampicillin 250mg + Cloxacillin 250mg
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
NECILOX is the brand name of combination of Ampicillin 250 mg + Cloxacillin 250 mg capsule. It prevents growth of micro-organisms and treats several bacterial infections.
Therapeutic Class
Extended-spectrum Penicillin Antibiotic
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the capsule whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food. Don't crush, chew or break the capsule. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
- Necilox binds with bacterial transpeptidase and inhibits the cross-linking of Peptidoglycan.
- This leads to bacterial cell wall synthesis inhibition and thus, resulting in bactericidal effect.
Uses
- Middle ear infections
- Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
- Gastro-intestinal infections
- Skin and soft-tissue infections such as boils or infections as a result of spider bites, impetigo - a bacterial skin infection characterised by small pus-filled blisters
- Urinary tract infection
Contraindications
Don't use this medication if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to Beta-lactam antibiotics
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Don't use this for viral infections.