Ampicillin + Cloxacillin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Ampicillin + Cloxacillin is a combination penicillin antibiotic. It is a prescription medicine used for skin infections, throat and chest infections and mixed bacterial infections. In Pakistan it is available as injections, capsules and syrup, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Ampicillin + Cloxacillin works

Both ingredients are penicillins that stop bacteria from building their cell walls. Ampicillin covers a broad range of bacteria, while cloxacillin resists penicillinase, an enzyme some staphylococci produce to destroy ordinary penicillins. Together they treat infections that either drug alone might miss.

What is Ampicillin + Cloxacillin used for?

• Skin infections
• Throat and chest infections
• Mixed bacterial infections

Ampicillin + Cloxacillin is used to treat infections where both ampicillin-sensitive bacteria, such as streptococci, and penicillinase-producing staphylococci may be involved. Typical examples include infected wounds, boils and other skin infections, throat and chest infections, and some infections after surgery. It is often chosen when the exact bacteria have not yet been identified. It does not work against viral infections like colds or flu.

Side effects of Ampicillin + Cloxacillin

As with other penicillins, Ampicillin + Cloxacillin can cause some side effects. The more common ones are:

• Diarrhoea or loose stools
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Stomach discomfort
• Itching

Stop taking it and get emergency help if you have swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing or a severe blistering rash. Also seek advice for severe or bloody diarrhoea, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take Ampicillin + Cloxacillin if you are allergic to penicillin, and tell your doctor about any previous reaction to cephalosporins or other antibiotics.
• Finish the whole course prescribed, even if you feel better sooner, to help stop the infection returning and reduce resistance.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, or glandular fever, as ampicillin commonly causes a rash in glandular fever.
• Mention other medicines you take, including methotrexate and blood thinners such as warfarin.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only after speaking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions about Ampicillin + Cloxacillin

What is the price of Ampicillin + Cloxacillin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Ampicillin + Cloxacillin products currently in stock range from Rs 52 to Rs 2,824 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Amplus 250mg Vial at Rs 52. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Ampicillin + Cloxacillin are available in Pakistan?

Ampicillin + Cloxacillin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ampiclox (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd) and Amplus (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Ampicillin + Cloxacillin?

Yes. Ampicillin + Cloxacillin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Ampicillin + Cloxacillin be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only after speaking to your doctor.

Are all Ampicillin + Cloxacillin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Ampicillin + Cloxacillin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Ampicillin + Cloxacillin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 5 products containing Ampicillin + Cloxacillin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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