BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION belongs to a class of medicines called penicillin antibiotics. BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, stomach, and kidneys, and sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter the body, multiply and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION contains Ampicillin that works against various types of bacteria. It inhibits the process of bacterial cell wall synthesis that is essential for the survival of bacteria. Thus, BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection.  

BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION will be administered by a qualified healthcare doctor. BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION may cause certain common side effects such as injection site reactions, rash, vomiting, allergic reaction, vaginal itching or discharge, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects are mild and subside over time; however, if these persist, contact your doctor immediately.

BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION should be avoided if you are allergic to it or other penicillin antibiotics. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION administration. Nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding during treatment with this injection. Birth control pills may not work effectively while using this medication. So, speak to your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to avoid pregnancy.

BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. You can get sick and have your body quickly reproduce with harmful or contagious bacteria. BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION primarily eliminates bacteria and stops the spread of bacterial infection. Meningitis, kidney infections, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, and infections of the intestines or stomach are all bacterial infections treated with it.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Stomach pain

• Diarrhoea

• Vaginal itching or discharge

• Injection site reactions

Inform your doctor immediately if you have any hypersensitive reactions, severe stomach pain, pale skin, short of breath while receiving or after administration of BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION. Also, Let your doctor know if you ever had diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, or antibiotics-induced diarrhoea. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION may alter test results with certain medical tests. Tell your doctor before undergoing those tests that you are using BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION.

Drug-Drug Interaction: BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION should not be given with Typhoid vaccine (live), cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefazolin, cefixime, cefpodoxime, cefprozil, cephalexin; allopurinol/ probenecid (used to treat gout).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION as it can cause serious side effects. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION should not be administered in patients with Renal dysfunction, colitis (inflammation of the colon) and hemodialysis.

• TYPHOID VACCINE
• CEFADROXIL
• CEFACLOR
• CEFAZOLIN
• CEFIXIME
• CEFPODOXIME
• ALLOPURINOL
• PROBENECID

• Diarrhea may happen as a side effect. Taking probiotics after receiving BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop stomach cramps.

• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and hydrate your body.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION in fighting off infections.
• Maintain good hygiene and avoid contaminated or processed food.
• Include more fibre-enriched food like whole-grain bread and brown rice in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. 
• Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION.

• Even if you feel better after receiving BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION, do not stop the administration of it. This might cause the symptoms to reappear and will make the infection difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.

• Make sure you drink plenty of fluids when you are sick. This will in general help you clear out the infection faster, protect you from dehydration, and will help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION.

• Stop receiving BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION and consult your doctor immediately if you develop any allergic reactions such as itching, skin rash, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, and, breathing difficulties.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections. BROADICILLIN 500MG INJECTION does not work against infections caused by viruses, including colds and flu.