Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule is composed of two antibiotics, ampicillin and dicloxacillin. Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule is bactericidal in nature. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections like bacterial meningitis, intra-abdominal infection, urinary tract infection, respiratory tract infection, endocarditis, shigellosis, and typhoid fever.

FAQs

How does Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule work?

Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule contains two penicillin antibiotics, namely: Ampicillin and Dicloxacillin. It works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Does Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhea might be a side-effect of Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fiber if you experience diarrhea. If you find blood in your stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhea with abdominal pain, stop taking Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhea medicine on your own.

Can I stop taking Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Dualpen 250mg/250mg Capsule even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic (antibiotic resistance).