Campicilin 250 mg Capsule

Campicilin 250 mg Capsule is an antibiotic capsule that contains 250 mg of ampicillin in each dose. It belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Campicilin 250 mg Capsule may be prescribed for infections of the throat, lungs, ears, urinary tract, or other sites caused by bacteria that are sensitive to ampicillin.

How it works: Ampicillin works by stopping bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. Because this is an oral capsule, the 250 mg dose is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract before it reaches the infection site.

The Campicilin 250 mg Capsule is the lower-strength capsule compared with Campicilin 500 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller dose or a more gradual dose increase. It can be useful for patients who need dosing flexibility or who are more sensitive to higher amounts of ampicillin. The right strength depends on the infection, the bacteria involved, and the patient’s age and medical history.

• Bacterial throat and ear infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections

• Swallow Campicilin 250 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it at evenly spaced times if your doctor has prescribed multiple daily doses.
• Follow the timing your doctor gives you; some infections need doses taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you to.
• Keep taking the full course, even if you start feeling better before it is finished.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Campicilin 250 mg Capsule provides 250 mg of ampicillin, which is a modest capsule strength compared with the 500 mg capsule. The exact dose, how often you take it, and the maximum amount per day are set by the doctor based on the infection and your kidney function; do not self-adjust the dose. This strength is often used as part of a divided dosing schedule, rather than as a one-size-fits-all antibiotic dose.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ampicillin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Loose stools
• Mild rash
• Yeast overgrowth

• Do not use Campicilin 250 mg Capsule if you have a known allergy to ampicillin, penicillin, or other beta-lactam antibiotics unless a doctor has specifically advised it.
• Tell your prescriber if you have kidney disease, since dose spacing may need adjustment.
• Use caution if you have a history of allergies, asthma, or severe drug reactions.
• Antibiotics can cause diarrhea; get medical help if it becomes severe or bloody.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.
• Let your clinician know about a history of infectious mononucleosis, because ampicillin can cause a rash more often in that setting.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the capsule, avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

• Allopurinol can increase the chance of rash with ampicillin.
• Probenecid can raise ampicillin levels in the body.
• Oral anticoagulants such as warfarin may need closer monitoring.
• Methotrexate levels may increase when taken with ampicillin.
• Certain live oral vaccines may work less well during antibiotic treatment.

Store Campicilin 250 mg Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.