Labicillin 500 MG Injection 1

Labicillin 500 MG Injection 1 is used for:

• Combating bacterial meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord

• Managing bacterial septicemia, a severe blood infection

• Addressing endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves

• Controlling pneumonia, a lung infection

• Assisting in the management of skin and soft tissue infections

• Managing gastrointestinal infections

• Helping to manage urinary tract infections

Please note that this antibiotic medicine is not effective against viral infections such as the flu or common cold.

The directions for the use of Labicillin 500 MG Injection 1 are as follows:

• This medicine will be administered by a healthcare provider.

• It can be given either intravenously (directly into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle).

• Ensure that you complete the full course of this medicine, even if your symptoms improve.

For specific advice on how this medicine will be administered, consult your doctor.

Labicillin 500 MG Injection 1 is administered intravenously or via an intramuscular route.

Labicillin 500 MG Injection 1 contain ampicillin (500 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• Disrupts Cell Wall Formation: Ampicillin interferes with the bacteria's ability to form its cell wall by binding to and deactivating enzymes responsible for synthesizing peptidoglycan, a crucial component of bacterial cell walls.

• Destroys Bacteria: By disrupting the formation of bacterial cell walls, ampicillin causes the bacteria to rupture and die. Hence, it directly kills bacteria rather than only inhibiting their growth. This bactericidal action makes it effective in managing various bacterial infections.

• Store Labicillin 500 MG Injection 1 at room temperature.

• Protect it from light and keep it in a dry place.

• Always keep this medicine out of children's reach.

• Ensure you use the injection before its expiry date.

• If you are managing urinary tract infections with Labicillin 500 MG Injection 1, make sure to consume plenty of fluids. This helps flush bacteria out of your urinary system.

• For patients using this medicine for skin and soft tissue infections, maintaining good hygiene practices like regular hand washing can help prevent the spread of bacteria.