AMPIFLUX SUSPENSION

AMPIFLUX SUSPENSION

Ampiflux is an antibiotics which belongs to a group of antibiotics called the penicillins. It contains two antibiotics; Flucloxacillin and Ampicillin. The combination of the two antibiotics ; Flucloxacillin and Ampicillin is known as Co-Fluampicil. It is available on Drugstore Nigeria, an Online Pharmacy in Lagos.

What is Ampiflux suspension used for?

Ampiflux suspension is used in the treatment of certain bacterial infections of the nose, ear, throat, skin, lungs or bladder which are mixed infections involving Î-lactamase-producing staphylococci. It is also used in the treatment of severe respiratory tract infections, post-operative chest, wound infections, septic abortion, puerperal fever; septicaemia, prophylaxis in major surgery and for treatment of infections in patients receiving immuno-suppressive therapy.

Ampiflux has a spectrum of activity which makes it suitable for the treating many mixed infections, particularly those where Î-lactamase-producing staphylococci is a suspect.

How does Ampiflux suspension work?

Ampiflux suspension is a penicillin antibiotic. Ampiflux works by killing sensitive bacteria. It does this by interfering with formation of the bacteria’s cell wall while it is still growing thereby weakening the cell wall and leads to cell rupture, resulting in the death of the bacteria.

Ampiflux suspension Dosage

Ampiflux dosage should be used as directed by a physician or follow the prescription on the medicine label.

How do i use Ampiflux suspension?

Take Ampiflux by mouth at least one-half hour before or 2 hours after eating.
Ampiflux with a full glass of water (240 mL).
Take Ampiflux on a regular schedule, if possible the same time each day.
To clear up your infection completely, use Ampiflux for the full course of the treatment.
If you miss a dose of Ampiflux, take it as soon as possible.
Do not stop taking Ampiflux even if your symptoms improves.

Who should not take Ampiflux suspension?

Some medical conditions may interact with Ampiflux. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of these medical conditions;

Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding
Taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or any dietary supplement
Allergic to medicines, to foods, or to any other substances
Diarrhea or stomach infection.
Severe allergic reaction such as severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness to a cephalosporin antibiotic such as cephalexin or other beta-lactam antibiotic such as imipenem.

Ampiflux suspension Side effects

Some of the common side effects of Ampiflux includes;