Supracil 50mg Injection

Supracil 50mg Injection contains Amikacin 50mg, an aminoglycoside antibiotic given by injection. Made by Mediceena, it is prescribed for serious bacterial infections, blood infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections and resistant tuberculosis. Pack size: 10 ampx1ml injection.

Uses of Supracil 50mg Injection

Supracil 50mg Injection is used in hospital for serious infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, including septicaemia, pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections, abdominal infections and infections in newborns. It is also used for some drug-resistant tuberculosis.

How Supracil 50mg Injection works

Amikacin stops bacteria from making proteins, which kills them. Supracil 50mg Injection is given into a vein or muscle by a doctor or nurse, and blood levels are often monitored.

Possible side effects

Possible side effects of Supracil 50mg Injection include:

• Pain at the injection site
• Nausea
• Rash
• Changes in kidney function tests

Tell the medical team straight away about ringing in the ears, hearing loss, dizziness or unsteadiness, reduced urine, or muscle weakness.

Precautions and warnings

• It can affect the kidneys and hearing, so treatment is usually short and monitored with blood and kidney tests.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, hearing problems or myasthenia gravis.
• It is avoided in pregnancy unless clearly needed.
• Drink enough fluids during treatment unless told otherwise.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Supracil 50mg Injection online in Pakistan

Order Supracil 50mg Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Amikacin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.