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Penicitin 250mg Capsule

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Product introduction

Penicitin 250mg Capsule is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease, and cystinuria. It slows the progression of rheumatoid arthritis and provides relief from pain and swelling in the joints. For treatment of Wilson's disease, it helps to remove the excess copper from the body.

Penicitin 250mg Capsule is to be taken in an empty stomach. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.

Using of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as rash, nausea, vomiting, low blood platelets and protein in urine. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check and make sure the medicine is not harming your liver or effecting your blood counts. You should consult with your doctor if any of these side effects does resolve with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problem with your kidneys. Also tell your doctor of all the other medicines you are taking.  Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.

Uses of Penicitin Capsule

Benefits of Penicitin Capsule

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Penicitin 250mg Capsule reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

In Treatment of Wilson's disease

Wilson's disease is a disease in which excess copper builds up in the body. Penicitin 250mg Capsule helps to remove this excess copper from the body and helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, fatigue, abdominal pain and uncontrolled or poorly coordinated movements. It also helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. Additionally, it improves flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life.

In Treatment of Cystinuria

Cystinuria is a genetic condition where the kidneys have trouble handling the amino acid cystine, leading to the formation of kidney stones. In patients with cystinuria, the kidneys have difficulty reabsorbing cystine, leading to its accumulation in the urine. Penicitin 250mg Capsule helps prevent the formation of stones by forming complexes with cystine, making it more soluble and easier to be excreted in the urine. This reduces the risk of stone development and helps maintain normal kidney function.

Side effects of Penicitin Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Penicitin

  • Low blood platelets
  • Protein in urine
  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Inflammation of the thyroid gland
  • Stomach pain/epigastric pain

How to use Penicitin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Penicitin 250mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Penicitin Capsule works

Penicitin 250mg Capsule works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation and slows the progress of the condition with certain joint diseases. It works in Wilson's disease by helping the body to remove excess copper, and in cystinuria by preventing cystine stone formation through increased solubility.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Penicitin 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Penicitin 250mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Penicitin 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Taking Penicitin 250mg Capsule right after nursing and waiting for 4 to 6 hours before nursing again will minimize the harmful effects to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Penicitin 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Penicitin 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Penicitin 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Penicitin 250mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Penicitin 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Penicitin 250mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Penicitin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Penicitin 250mg Capsule, 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.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • Penicitin 250mg Capsule is prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease, and cystinuria.
  • You should take Penicitin 250mg Capsule on an empty stomach, which means taking them 30-60 minutes before a meal.
  • Do not take indigestion remedies or medicines containing iron or zinc, two hours before or after you take Penicitin 250mg Capsule.
  • If you take any painkillers such as ibuprofen, let your doctor know. This is because it might interfere with Penicitin 250mg Capsule and may either stop it from working fully or might cause some side effects. 
  • Let your doctor know if you have any kidney disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Valine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Non biologics

Interaction with drugs

Taking Penicitin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening

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