Nepocil 125mg Dry Syrup
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | TTK Healthcare Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ampicillin (125mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Aminopenicillins {Penicillins} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 653 |
FAQ
Is Nepocil 125mg safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?
No, do not give this medicine to your child in this case as a high percentage of children with infectious mononucleosis develop a skin rash (erythematous rash) while taking Nepocil 125mg.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Nepocil 125mg?
Although rare, Nepocil 125mg may cause some serious side effects such as skin rash, allergy, superinfection, bleeding problems, seizures, and blood cell abnormalities. If your child experiences any such symptoms, consult the doctor at the earliest.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
In the common cold, the mucus changes its color and thickens up with time, but this does not mean that your child needs antibiotics. Common cold symptoms often last for 7-10 days. In case they fail to clear up within this duration, reach out to your child’s doctor for guidance.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Nepocil 125mg?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Nepocil 125mg?
Nepocil 125mg can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Nepocil 125mg. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I give Nepocil 125mg to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Nepocil 125mg for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Nepocil 125mg to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Nepocil 125mg can make the bacteria resistant.
What if I forget to give Nepocil 125mg to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Nepocil 125mg Dry Syrup Reviews
Nepocil 125mg is an antibiotic medicine with versatile actions. It can treat a multitude of bacterial infections including those of the ears, eyes, nose, tonsils, tooth, throat, lungs, skin, bone, heart, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be prescribed to treat typhoid fever in children.
Nepocil 125mg works best on an empty stomach, so try to give it to your child ½ - 1 hour before they eat. However, give it with food if it upsets your child’s stomach. It is generally given three times a day. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, repeat the dose when your child feels better. However, do not double the dose if it is the time for the next dose.
Nepocil 125mg can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects should ideally subside on their own. But, in case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without a delay.
Tell your child’s doctor if your child has had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, and kidney malfunction. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help the dose make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
Nepocil 125mg works best on an empty stomach, so try to give it to your child ½ - 1 hour before they eat. However, give it with food if it upsets your child’s stomach. It is generally given three times a day. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, repeat the dose when your child feels better. However, do not double the dose if it is the time for the next dose.
Nepocil 125mg can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects should ideally subside on their own. But, in case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without a delay.
Tell your child’s doctor if your child has had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, and kidney malfunction. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help the dose make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
How Nepocil 125mg Dry Syrup Works
Nepocil 125mg is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
How to Use Nepocil 125mg Dry Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Nepocil 125mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Nepocil 125mg Dry Syrup
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Nepocil 125mg is a medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. These infections may include otitis media (ear infection), sinusitis (sinus infection), tonsillitis (infection of tonsils), dental abscess (tooth infection), pneumonia (lung infection), cellulitis (skin infection), and urinary tract infection. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Additionally, Nepocil 125mg may also be given as a preventive antibiotic before certain surgical procedures.Usually, children start to feel better within 2-3 days of regular dosing. Make sure to finish the recommended course of the medicine as stopping the medicine abruptly may lead to ineffective treatment or worsen your child’s condition.
- In Treatment of Typhoid fever: Typhoid fever is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract that spreads through contaminated food and water. Symptoms of such infection include high fever, headache, stomach pain, weakness, vomiting, and loose stools. Nepocil 125mg is given to eradicate Salmonella typhi bacteria which is responsible for causing typhoid in children. Keep giving Nepocil 125mg to your child as prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Uses of Nepocil 125mg Dry Syrup
- Treatment of Typhoid fever
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Nepocil 125mg Dry Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nepocil 125mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Nepocil 125mg is recommended.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nepocil 125mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nepocil 125mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Give Nepocil 125mg to your child only for their current infection. Avoid storing the medicine for future use as it is impossible to judge whether the same medicine would work for any future illnesses.
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