Pentids 200 Tablet

Short Description

Pentids 200 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, and sexually transmitted diseases like Syphilis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pentids 200 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, and sexually transmitted diseases like Syphilis. It is a penicillin-type of antibiotic which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. This tablet may be swallowed with or without food but it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pentids 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Pentids 200 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pentids 200 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Pentids 200 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Acenocoumarol Amikacin Capreomycin Gentamicin

Pentids 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

You have been prescribed Pentids 200 Tablet for the treatment of bacterial infections. Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.