Stanpen 500 Tablet

About this Medicine

Stanpen 500 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. Stanpen 500 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.

How it Works

Stanpen 500 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.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Penicillins|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Cell wall active agent - Narrow spectrum Penicillin

Safety Overview

Alcohol

SAFE

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving

SAFE

Kidney

CAUTION

Liver

CAUTION