Penclav 1000 Mg/200 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Penclav Information

Penclav is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Injection, Syrup. Other than this, Penclav has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Penclav depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Penclav have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Penclav go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Penclav's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Penclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Penclav can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Penclav in conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other contraindications of Penclav have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Penclav with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Penclav is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Penclav Benefits & Uses
Penclav Dosage & How to Take
Penclav Side Effects
Penclav Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Penclav with Other Drugs
Penclav Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Penclav
Penclav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Penclav Benefits & Uses

Penclav is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)

Other Benefits

Penclav 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6.25 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Penclav Side Effects

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

Severe

Diarrhoea
Anaphylactic reaction
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Angioedema
Erythema
Hypersensitivity
Convulsion

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Vaginal inflammation

Penclav Related Warnings

Is the use of Penclav safe for pregnant women?

Penclav is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Penclav safe during breastfeeding?

Penclav is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Penclav on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Penclav. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Penclav on the Liver?

Penclav can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Penclav on the Heart?

Penclav may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Penclav with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Probenecid

Allopurinol

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Penclav Contraindications

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

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Hepatitis
Kidney Disease
Jaundice
Hepatic Encephalopathy

Frequently asked Questions about Penclav

Is this Penclav habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Penclav.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Penclav as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Penclav is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Penclav cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Penclav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Penclav

Taking Penclav with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Penclav

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Penclav.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Penclav

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Penclav with cough medicine?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Penclav can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Penclav works?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Penclav works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infections.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Penclav without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Penclav is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question about 6 years ago

How to use Penclav?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Penclav should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.