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Manufacturer/Marketer

Morepen Laboratories Ltd

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PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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About SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM

SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including infections of the urinary tract, upper and lower respiratory tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, lungs, soft tissue, skin, bone and joint, intra-abdominal and gonococcal infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM does not work against infections caused by the virus.

SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM contains two antibiotics, Ampicillin (penicillin antibiotic) and Sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Ampicillin works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. It damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Sulbactam works by blocking beta-lactamase, an enzyme produced by bacteria to inactivate antibiotics. Thus, it prevents bacteria from destroying Ampicillin.

SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM may cause common side effects such as pain at the injection site, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting. Most of these side effects of SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Ampicillin, Sulbactam, cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin antibiotics, or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM. Ampicillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy while on treatment with SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM. If you have or have ever had liver disease, especially after using a penicillin antibiotic, inform your doctor before receiving SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM. 

Uses of SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM

Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM is a combination of two antibiotics: Ampicillin and Sulbactam, used to treat several bacterial infections. SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity that acts against aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Ampicillin interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. It damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Sulbactam blocks beta-lactamase, an enzyme produced by bacteria to inactivate antibiotics. Thus, it prevents bacteria from destroying Ampicillin.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM

  • Pain at the injection site
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to ampicillin, sulbactam, cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin antibiotics, or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM. Ampicillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy while on treatment with SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM. If you have or have ever had liver disease, especially after using a penicillin antibiotic, inform your doctor before receiving SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM. SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM may interact with specific tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give false positive results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are on treatment with SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM before undergoing any tests.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical
AmpicillinMethotrexate
Severe

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Saltum Injection 1.5gm:
When BCG vaccine is used with Saltum Injection 1.5gm, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Saltum Injection 1.5gm with BCG vaccine can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AmpicillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Saltum Injection 1.5gm:
Co-administration of Methotrexate with Saltum Injection 1.5gm can increase the levels and side effects of Methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Saltum Injection 1.5gm, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
AmpicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Saltum Injection 1.5gm:
Co-administration of Saltum Injection 1.5gm with Cholera, live attenuated together may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Saltum Injection 1.5gm or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids daily while you are receiving SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTIC COMBINATION

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROBENECID
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL

Special Advise

  • If you are about to undergo any urine tests, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are on treatment with SALTUM INJECTION 1.5GM as it may interfere with these tests giving false positive results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes: spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.

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