Gercillin 500 Injection is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Gercillin 500 Injection are as follows:<ul><li>Treat bacterial meningitis: Gercillin 500 Injection is effective in eradicating bacteria that infect the protective membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord, helping to reduce inflammation, neurological damage, and serious complications associated with meningitis.</li><li>Manage respiratory tract infections: Gercillin 500 Injection combats bacterial pathogens causing pneumonia, bronchitis, and other lung-related infections by inhibiting cell wall formation, leading to bacterial death and symptom resolution such as cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.</li><li>Treat urinary tract infections: Gercillin 500 Injection targets bacteria present in the urinary tract covering conditions such as cystitis and pyelonephritis by eliminating the pathogens responsible for painful urination, urgency, and fever.</li><li>Control gastrointestinal infections: Gercillin 500 Injection is used against bacteria causing abdominal infections, including typhoid fever and peritonitis, supporting quicker recovery from symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and systemic inflammation.</li><li>Treat endocarditis and septicemia: Gercillin 500 Injection plays a vital role in treating severe and life-threatening infections of the heart lining (endocarditis) and bloodstream (septicemia), curbing bacterial spread and preventing organ damage and septic shock.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Gercillin 500 Injection is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. You can get sick and have your body quickly reproduce with harmful or contagious bacteria. Gercillin 500 Injection primarily eliminates bacteria and stops the spread of bacterial infection. Meningitis, kidney infections, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, and infections of the intestines or stomach are all bacterial infections treated with it.

FAQs

What is the use of Gercillin 500 Injection?

Gercillin 500 Injection is used to treat bacterial infections.

How does Gercillin 500 Injection work?

Gercillin 500 Injection contains ampicillin, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall it kills bacteria.

Is Gercillin 500 Injection used to treat lung infection?

Yes, Gercillin 500 Injection can be used to treat lung infections caused by bacteria. Gercillin 500 Injection is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.

If I start feeling well, can I skip the dose of Gercillin 500 Injection?

No, this is an antibiotic medication. You need to complete the full course even if you start to feel better to prevent the return of infection and resistance to Gercillin 500 Injection.

Does Gercillin 500 Injection treat viral cough and cold?

Gercillin 500 Injection does not work against viral infection. So, it should not be taken to treat the common cold or cough. Consult your doctor if you have these symptoms.

Can use of Gercillin 500 Injection lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills?

Use of Gercillin 500 Injection may lower the efficiency of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using other contraception devices like the diaphragm, condom, spermicide, copper T, etc., with Gercillin 500 Injection.

How long does Gercillin 500 Injection take to work?

As Gercillin 500 Injection is injectable, it can start working soon after administration. However, Gercillin 500 Injection may take a few days to kill the bacteria and prevent the further spread of infection.

How can I manage diarrhea as a side effect of Gercillin 500 Injection?

Do not use anti-diarrhoeal medication until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea, as it may help increase the number of good bacteria in the intestine, which aids in digestion.