Nepocil Benefits & Uses

Nepocil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia
Meningitis
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Endocarditis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Shigellosis
Pus

Nepocil Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nepocil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nepocil is used -

Moderate

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)

Mild

Rash
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria
Itching or burning

Nepocil Related Warnings

Is the use of Nepocil safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Nepocil will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Nepocil safe during breastfeeding?

Nepocil may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Nepocil on the Kidneys?

Nepocil may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Nepocil on the Liver?

Nepocil is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nepocil on the Heart?

Side effects of Nepocil rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nepocil with Other Drugs

Nepocil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Nepocil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nepocil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nepocil

Is this Nepocil habit forming or addictive?

Nepocil does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Nepocil since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Nepocil should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Nepocil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Nepocil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nepocil

There is no information on the effects of taking Nepocil with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Nepocil

Drinking alcohol while taking Nepocil may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ampicillin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 722-723

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 158-160

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