Ampicillin / Cloxacillin Oral Suspension Capsules

Properties:
Ampicillin and Cloxacillin are semi synthetic bactericidal Penicillin derived antibiotics. Ampicillin has bactericidal action against Gram-positive micro-organism e.g. Streptoccocus pneumoniae, Enteroccocus faecalis. It also has bactericidal action against Gram-negative Bacilli including some strains of Bordetella pertusis, haemmophilus influenzia and some Enterobacteriaceae such as E. coli, Proteus mirabilis.
Cloxacillin is effective against Penicillinase in (Beta-lactamase) producing staphylococci e.g. pseudomonas aeroginosa, P. Vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumoniae.

The combination of Ampicillin and Cloxacillin therefore provides bactericidal activity against a wide range of microorganisms including mixed infections of Ampicillin susceptible Gram-negative bacteria and penicillinas/resistance staphylococci.

Indications and Uses:
Ampicillin/Cloxacillin is indicated in the treatment of infections of the respiratory tract ear, nose and throat, Urinary tract, Skin and Soft tissues Septicaemia, Pelvic infection endocarditis and Orthpaedic infection.