Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Pentids is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic which belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It works by preventing the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. It also kills the bacteria during the stage of their active multiplication. It is effective against penicillin-susceptible bacteria such as staphylococci (barring the penicillinase-producing strains), streptococci (groups A, B, C, G, H, L, and M), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Treponema pallidum, and Neisseria meningitidis.

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Pentids covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus species and its high doses are required to kill these bacterial species but most anaerobe strains are not covered by Pentids because it is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Pentids covers Enterococcus faecalis bacteria but to increase the efficacy of Pentids against this bacteria aminoglycosides antibiotics are given along with this drug. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm the susceptibility of this bacteria to Pentids. 

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Pentids can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Pentids is helpful in treating non-severe cellulitis in which skin becomes swollen and red due to infection. Pentids contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is effective in the treatment of non-severe cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes that are susceptible to Pentids.