Co-fluampicil
Common English name: Co-fluampicil
Application: Bacterial infection in children and adults
Drug forms of co-fluoampicillin
Pharmacological information of co-fluoampicillin
The correct amount and method of taking Co-fluampicil
Contraindications to the use of co-fluoampicillin
Co-fluoampicillin during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of Co-fluampicil on driving
Drug interaction with co-fluoampicillin
Co-fluampicil warning
Side effects of co-fluoampicill
Side effects of Co-fluampicil overdose (co-fluampicil poisoning)
Storage conditions of Co-fluampicil
Drug forms of co-fluoampicillin
Capsules, syrups and ampoules
Pharmacological information of co-fluoampicillin
Co-fluoampicil contains two penicillin antibiotics called flucloxacillin and ampicillin in equal amounts. Co-fluoampicillin is used to treat bacterial infections. Co-fluoampicillin kills the bacteria that cause the infection.
The correct amount and method of taking Co-fluampicil
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Co-fluampicil varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- Co-fluoampicill is prescribed as a syrup for children, the dose of this drug for children is prescribed based on the child's weight.
- Co-fluampicil is usually given 4 times a day to treat the infection.
- Take co-fluoampicill regularly and at a set time (30-60 minutes before a meal).
- You should usually take co-fluoampicillin regularly to eliminate the effects of the infection altogether.
- If you forget to take your daily dose at the right time but soon forget, take the medicine; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to the use of co-fluoampicillin
- Note the expiration date of co-fluoampicillin and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
- Never give Co-fluampicil to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with co-fluoampicillin, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Co-fluoampicillin during pregnancy and lactation
Although there have been no reports of this drug being harmful during this time, do not take co-fluoampicill during pregnancy and lactation without consulting your doctor.
The effect of Co-fluampicil on driving
Co-fluoampicil can not make you drowsy, you do not need to avoid driving.
Drug interaction with co-fluoampicillin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Co-fluampicil warning
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking co-fluoampicillin:
- If you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have kidney problems.
- If you have any liver problems.
- If you have glandular fever.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug. Be sure to tell your doctor, especially if you are allergic to antibiotics, penicillin.
Side effects of co-fluoampicill
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
- Itchy skin urticaria
- Diarrhea
- Feeling sick, nausea and indigestion
Important Note: If you have symptoms such as an itchy rash, swollen face or mouth, or difficulty breathing, be aware that these symptoms may be signs of an allergy to the antibiotic penicillin. In such cases, do not continue to use co-fluoampicillin and see a doctor immediately.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of Co-fluampicil.
Side effects of Co-fluampicil overdose (co-fluampicil poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Co-fluampicil
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Store co-fluoampicill syrup in the refrigerator.