DESCRIPTION: - Ampicillin is semi-synthetic amino penicillin, antibiotic with a Good spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Ampicillin is stable in presence of gastric acid and may be given without regard to meals. It acts through inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide and bacterial cell explodes due to internal pressure. Its oral absorption is better and has higher and more sustained blood levels. It has low incidences of diarrhoea. It is active against shigella and H.Influenza.It is also more active against those microbes which are sensitive to Penicillin-G; in addition many gram-negative bacilli like E.Colli, proteus, Salmonella are inhibited. Ampicillin appears in the bile, undergoes enterohepatic circulation, and is excreted in appreciable quantities in the feces.
INDICATIONS: -
§ Respiratory Tract infections including Bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media.
§ Genito-urinary, skin and soft tissue infections.
§ ENT infections due to susceptible strains of Gram-negative organisms like. H.influenzae, E.coli, P.mirabilis and N.gonorrhoea.Gram positive organisms like streptococci (including streptococcus faecalis) D.pneumoniae and non-penicillinase producing staphylococci.
Contra-indications: - Individuals with a history of an allergic reaction to the penicillins.
Paediatrics: Safe.
Pregnancy: No evidence of risk.
Lactation: safe.
Elderly: No known problem.

Dosages: one capsule thrice a day.
PRESENTATION: -
Labcillin 250 mg as 20 x 10 Capsules in one multicarton.
Labcillin 500 mg as 10 x 10 Capsules in one multicarton.