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Acillin cannot cure viral infections.
Acillin is an antibiotic that is known to interfere with the formation of the harmful bacteria's cell wall during its growth, thus weakening it, making it easier to kill.
Acillin is prescribed in the treatment of several types of infections that are known to be caused by some bacteria.
Acillin is prescribed in the treatment of various bacterial infections.
Acillin potassium is prescribed to treat infections, including dental infection, infections in the heart, middle ear infections, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, skin infections and respiratory tract infections.
Acillin works against only certain types of bacteria--it is ineffective against fungi, viruses, and parasites.
Contraindications
Acillin is contraindicated if you have any of the following conditions:
- If you are suffering from stomach infection or diarrhea;
- If you are suffering from known allergic reactions to medicines, preservatives, foods, or any other type of substances;
- If you are pregnant, planning to become so soon, or if you are breast-feeding an infant;
- If you are currently taking any non script or script medicines, dietary supplements or herbal preparations;
Interactions
Do not take Acillin with any of the following drugs:
- Oral contraceptives;
- Methotrexate or anticoagulants (for example warfarin) because these medicines increase Acillin's regular side effects;
- Chloramphenicol, tetracyclines or guar gum because these medicines decrease Penicilllin's regular effectiveness;
Other Brand Names
In some countries Acillin may also be known as:
- Abbocillin-G;
- Aqucilina;
- Benzotripen;
- Cilicaine Syringe;
- Compositum;
- Crysticillin;
- Devapen;
- Farmaproina;
- Iecilline;
- Megacillin;
- Novopen;
- Pendepon;
- Pentids;
- Pfizerpen;
- Procillin;
- Promizol;
- Pronapen;
- Retardillin;
- Robencaxil;
- Sodilin;
- Sugracillin;
- Unicil 3/1;
- Unicil 6:3:3;
Side effects
Acillin side effects that you should report to your health care professional or doctor as soon as possible:
- Vomiting;
- Swelling In Throat;
- Stomach Upset Or Pain;
- Skin Eruptions;
- Nausea;
- Hives;
- Hairy Tongue;
- Fever;
- Diarrhea;
- Black;
- Anemia;
Dosage.
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OLD AND OVER
Continue taking Acillin for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Failure to take a full course of therapy may prevent complete elimination of the infection. It is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, around the clock.
For mild to moderately severe strep infections of the upper respiratory tract and skin, and scarlet fever
The usual dosage is 125 to 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours for 10 days.
For mild to moderately severe pneumococcal infections of the respiratory tract, including middle ear infections
The usual dosage is 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 hours until you have been without a fever for at least 2 days.
For mild staph infections of skin
The usual dosage is 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 to 8 hours.
For mild to moderately severe gum infections known as Vincent's gingivitis
The usual dosage is 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 to 8 hours.
To prevent recurring rheumatic fever and/or chorea (infective disorder of the nervous system)
The usual dosage is 125 mg to 250 mg 2 times a day on a continuing basis.
Prevention of bacterial endocarditis (inflammation of the heart membrane) in people with heart disease who are undergoing dental or surgical procedures
For oral therapy, the usual dose is 2 grams of Acillin taken one-half to 1 hour before the procedure, then 1 gram 6 hours later.
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