CAMPILOX TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called 'antibiotics' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a 'broad-spectrum antibiotic' which treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. 

CAMPILOX TABLET contains two antibiotics, namely: Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. CAMPILOX TABLET 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 bacterial infections.
 
The dose and duration of CAMPILOX TABLET may vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, CAMPILOX TABLET may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take CAMPILOX TABLET on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any unpleasant side-effects/interactions.

Uses of CAMPILOX TABLET

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

CAMPILOX TABLET belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called penicillins. CAMPILOX TABLET is composed of two antibiotics, namely: ampicillin and cloxacillin. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. CAMPILOX TABLET 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 bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Take CAMPILOX TABLET 30-60minutes before meals as food may cause reduced absorption. Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Oral liquid/syrup/suspension/drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Dry syrup: Check the label for directions before use. Add boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle and shake vigorously. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Reconstituted suspension/syrup should be used within five days of preparation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of CAMPILOX TABLET


Diarrhoea
Rash
Nausea
Vomiting


In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before starting CAMPILOX TABLET, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any penicillin antibiotics, kidney/liver problems, infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever), or leukaemia (blood cancer). Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pain. Talk to your doctor before taking CAMPILOX TABLET if you had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics or inflammation of the bowel. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CAMPILOX TABLET to prevent unpleasant side-effect

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: CAMPILOX TABLET may interact with sulphonamides, bacteriostatic drugs, combined oral contraceptives, drugs used to decrease uric acid (allopurinol), and pain killers (aspirin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have/had colitis (inflammation in the lining of the intestine or colon), bone marrow toxicity (blood cancer), and mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever).

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have/had colitis (inflammation in the lining of the intestine or colon), bone marrow toxicity (blood cancer), and mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:


ASPIRIN
ALLOPURINOL


Safety Advice





ALCOHOL
CAUTION

Limit consuming alcohol while taking CAMPILOX TABLET to avoid unpleasant side-effects.




PREGNANCY
CAUTION

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe CAMPILOX TABLET only if the benefits outweigh the risks.




BREAST FEEDING
CAUTION

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if CAMPILOX TABLET can be taken by breastfeeding mother's or not.




DRIVING
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAMPILOX TABLET does not affect your ability to drive.




LIVER
CAUTION

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking CAMPILOX TABLET.




KIDNEY
CAUTION

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking CAMPILOX TABLET.




CHILDREN
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAMPILOX TABLET is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the age and severity of the infection.



Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise


Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.