Pentids 400 Tablet

Pentids 400 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, and sexually transmitted diseases like Syphilis. Pentids 400 Tablet is also used to prevent some infections such as Rheumatic fever and infection of the heart valves (bacterial endocarditis) in people with pre-existing heart disease. It is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. This tablet may be swallowed with or without food, but it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections
• Treatment of Syphilis
• Prevention of Rheumatic fever

Pentids 400 Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pentids 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Rash
• Allergic reaction
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Pentids 400 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pentids 400 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pentids 400 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

DrivingSAFE

Pentids 400 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Pentids 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pentids 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Pentids 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pentids 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Pentids 400 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Penicillins

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives

Action Class

Cell wall active agent - Narrow spectrum Penicillin