Twicillin (500+250+250) Tablet

Twicillin (500+250+250) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Biocare Remedies. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Amoxycillin, Cloxacillin Sodium,Probenecid. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 65 (arround $0.91 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Amoxycillin+ Cloxacillin Sodium+Probenecid)
Pharma Company :Biocare Remedies
Brand Label :Twicillin (500+250+250)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Amoxycillin-500 mg
  • Cloxacillin Sodium-250 mg
  • Probenecid-250 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 6.5 INR (arround $0.091 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 65 INR (arround $0.91 US Dollar)

Drug details for Twicillin (500+250+250)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Twicillin (500+250+250) are :

  • Amoxycillin-500 mg
  • Cloxacillin Sodium-250 mg
  • Probenecid-250 mg

Amoxycillin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Respiratory, genito-urinary, skin and soft tissue, ENT infections due to susceptible strains of Gram negative organisms like H.influenzae, E-coli, P.mirabilis and N. gonorrhoea. Gram positive organisms like streptococci (including streptococcus faecalis) D. pneumoniae and non-penicillase producing staphylococci.

For more details on Amoxycillin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Amoxycillin..

Cloxacillin Sodium
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Cloxacillin Sodium, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cloxacillin Sodium..

Probenecid
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Probenecid is used to treat chronic gout and gouty arthritis. It is used to prevent attacks related to gout, not treat them once they occur. It acts on the kidneys to help the body eliminate uric acid. Probenecid is also used to make certain antibiotics more effective by preventing the body from passing them in the urine.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Chronic gout and hyperuricaemia. To prolong penicillin or ampicillin action by enhancing and sustaining their blood levels.

For more details on Probenecid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Probenecid..

Twicillin (500+250+250) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Twicillin (500+250+250), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Amoxycillin-500 mg Cloxacillin Sodium-250 mg Probenecid-250 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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