Description
Sultamicillin Tablets 375 mg | I-Sult
Sultamicillin Tablets 375 mg (I-Sult) is a double ester of sulbactam plus ampicillin.About Sultamicillin Tablets 375 mg (I-Sult)
It belongs to the group of antibiotics called ‘penicillin’ used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.
It contains two penicillin antibiotics namely: Ampicillin and Sulbactam. Ampicillin acts by destroying the outer protein layer thereby killing the bacteria (bactericidal). It inhibits the enzyme beta-lactamase that prevents bacteria from destroying the efficacy of ampicillin. Sultamicillin tosilate 375 (I-Sult) does not work against infections caused by virus including cold and flu.
Sultamicillin Tablets 375 mg (I-Sult) is available in the form of tablets and syrup. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of this tablets are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin rash. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time.
Uses
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits
Sultamicillin tosilate 375 (I-Sult) is a mutual prodrug of two medicines: Ampicillin and Sulbactam. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which covers a very wide range of bacterial infections. Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic and shows bactericidal (kills bacteria) activity. It works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Directions for Use
It is available in the tablet, powder for oral suspension, and injection form. Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by a doctor. do not crush or chew the tablet. Powder for oral suspension: Ingest only after preparation of a suspension. Injection: A healthcare professional will administer the injection form of it ; do not self-administer. The dose and duration of the tablet can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection.Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlightSide Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Skin rashes
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pains.
Drug Interactions
Food-Drug Interactions: Avoid taking eating high-fat meal as this make harder for your body to absorb it.
Safety Advice
- ALCOHOL
- PREGNANCY
- It is a category B medicine and may not cause any harmful effects to the fetus.
- BREAST FEEDING
- This may pass through the breast milk.
- DRIVING
- It does not affect your ability to drive.
- LIVER
- CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Habit Forming
NoDiet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion.
- Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
Special Advise regarding Sultamicillin Tablets 375 mg (I-Sult)
- Prolonged use of Tablet causes fungal or bacterial superinfection.
- Some people may be allergic to this tablet or other penicillin or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
- Avoid spicy and fatty food.
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