Principen

Main Ingredient: Ampicillin

Principen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including sinusitis, strep throat, pneumonia, respiratory tract, ear infections, dental abscesses, and skin infections.

Principen may also be used to treat STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis, infections of the genital and urinary tract.

Principen kills bacteria by destroying the cell walls of the invading microorganisms.

However, antibiotics like Principen are not effective against viruses and fungi and there are a number of bacteria, the so-called super bugs,that are resistant to penicillin antibiotics including Principen.

Principen injection is used to treat more serious infections.

PRINCIPEN CAUTION

If you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, check with your physician before taking Principen.

People with Cystic fibrosis are more prone to side effects from penicillin antibiotic like Principen.

Those who are using oral contraceptives should switch to other methods of contraceptives while taking Principen.

PRINCIPEN WARNING

If you have ever had asthma, hives, hay fever, or other allergic reaction to penicillin consult with your physician before taking Principen.

Stop taking Principen if you experience reactions such as rash, fever, itching, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and or sores on the genitals.

It is imperative to take Principen for the entire course your physician has prescribed. Even if you feel better, you should to continue taking Principen.

Tell your physician if you have ever had asthma, colitis, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease before taking Principen.

PRINCIPEN SIDE EFFECTS

Side effects of Principen may include upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, colitis, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, hives, liver problems and jaundice, fungal infections, rash, tooth discoloration in children, and appetite loss.

PRINCIPEN AND PREGNANCY

Principen is considered generally safe during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking Principen.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Principen as it could cause diarrhea in infants.

PRINCIPEN INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Principen with the following:

Antacids
Beta-blockers
Blood thinning drugs
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
NSAIDs like Aleve or ibuprofen
Oral contraceptives
Probenecid
Tetracycline
Do not take Principen with carbonated drinks or fruit juices.

Principen may cause vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to take daily multivitamins while taking Principen.

PRINCIPEN DOSES

ADULTS

500mg/day divided into 4 doses.

CHILDREN

22-45mg per pound of body weight per day, in 4 divided doses.

PRINCIPEN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Principen overdose may include short breath, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.

If you suspect an Principen overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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