About Pentids 200 Tablet

Pentids 200 Tablet belongs to the 'antibiotics' class of drugs, primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, throat, lungs, nose, and skin. It is useful in treating streptococci and staphylococci infections, diphtheria, meningitis, gonorrhoea, and syphilis. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Pentids 200 Tablet contains Penicillin G Potassium, an antibacterial agent. It has bactericidal (ability to kill bacteria) activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic (requires oxygen to survive) and anaerobic (survives with little or no oxygen) bacteria. Pentids 200 Tablet acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis. 

Your doctor will advise the dose and duration based on the severity of your infection. Pentids 200 Tablet may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Pentids 200 Tablet include stomach pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rash, yellow-coloured eyes and skin, weakness, and muscle/joint pain. If any of these effects persist or worsen, please seek medical advice promptly. 

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to antibiotics. Please inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney/heart diseases and asthma before using Pentids 200 Tablet. Do not use this medicine while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Pentids 200 Tablet may affect the vaccines' activity. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Pentids 200 Tablet. Drinking alcohol may lead to unwanted side effects while using Pentids 200 Tablet; hence please limit or avoid alcohol intake. Pentids 200 Tablet should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

Uses of Pentids 200 Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Pentids 200 Tablet contains Penicillin G Potassium, which belongs to the class of antibiotics. It has a bactericidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. It acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis. This process further leads to cell lysis or death. Thus, Pentids 200 Tablet helps treat various bacterial infections. 

How Pentids 200 Tablet Works

Pentids 200 Tablet contains Penicillin G Potassium, an antibacterial agent. It has bactericidal (ability to kill bacteria) activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic (requires oxygen to survive) and anaerobic (survives with little or no oxygen) bacteria. Pentids 200 Tablet acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Pentids 200 Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

If you have a history of asthma, kidney disease, stomach problems (nausea, vomiting, digestive issues), and heart or liver diseases, please inform your doctor before taking Pentids 200 Tablet. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics like Pentids 200 Tablet. Therefore, please undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD if you experience diarrhoea following Pentids 200 Tablet therapy. Let your doctor know if you are undergoing any vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (like typhoid vaccine) since Pentids 200 Tablet may affect vaccines' activity. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Pentids 200 Tablet. Drinking alcohol may lead to unwanted side effects while using Pentids 200 Tablet; hence please limit or avoid alcohol intake. Pentids 200 Tablet should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

• Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 

• Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi as they help restore the intestine's good bacteria.

• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 

• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as they can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS