Magnacillin 250mg Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called penicillin antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, stomach, and kidneys, as well as sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea. A 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.

Magnacillin 250mg Syrup contains Ampicillin, which works by inhibiting the process of bacterial cell wall synthesis that is required for its survival. Thus, Magnacillin 250mg Syrup kills bacteria and helps treat bacterial infection. 

Magnacillin 250mg Syrup should be taken 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food, on an empty stomach. Magnacillin 250mg Syrup may cause certain common side effects such as vomiting, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects are mild and subside over time. However, if these persist, contact your doctor immediately.

Magnacillin 250mg Syrup should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before Magnacillin 250mg Syrup treatment. 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.

Magnacillin 250mg Syrup is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. Magnacillin 250mg Syrup kills the bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as meningitis, kidney infections, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, or infections of the intestines or stomach.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea

Inform your doctor immediately if you have any hypersensitive reactions, severe stomach pain, pale skin, or shortness of breath after taking Magnacillin 250mg Syrup. Let your doctor know if you ever have diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, or antibiotics-induced diarrhoea. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. Magnacillin 250mg Syrup may alter test results with certain medical tests. Tell your doctor before undergoing those tests that you are using Magnacillin 250mg Syrup.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Magnacillin 250mg Syrup 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 taking Magnacillin 250mg Syrup as it can cause serious side effects.   

Drug-Disease Interaction: Magnacillin 250mg Syrup should not be used in patients with Renal dysfunction, colitis (inflammation of the colon) and hemodialysis.

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

• Diarrhea may happen as a side effect. Taking probiotics after completing treatment with Magnacillin 250mg Syrup may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice blood stools or develop stomach cramps.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and hydrate your body.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Magnacillin 250mg Syrup as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Magnacillin 250mg Syrup 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. These foods can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. 
• Avoid eating too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Magnacillin 250mg Syrup.

• Even if you feel better after treatment with Magnacillin 250mg Syrup, do not stop taking 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 help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking Magnacillin 250mg Syrup.
• Stop taking Magnacillin 250mg Syrup 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. Magnacillin 250mg Syrup does not work against infections caused by viruses, including cold and flu.