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Sultamicillin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Information about Sultamicillin

Generic Name : Sultamicillin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Sultamicillin are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.
You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.


ICD Code : Y40 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Sultamicillin

India :

International :


Alfasid, Ampisid, Amplipen, Bactesul, Bactesyn, Bitammon, Combicid, Devasid, Duobak, Duobaktam, Duocid, Fipexiam, Nobecid, Picyn, Sulamp, Sulbamox IBL, Sulcid, Sultamat, Sultamicilina, Sultasid, Sultibac, Unacid PD oral, Unasyna, Viccillin-SX, Ampigen SB, Begalin, Bitammon, Sinif, Unacid PD oral, Unasyn,

Why is Sultamicillin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antibiotic combination, prescribed for urinary tract infection, otitis media, and gonorrhea. It is a mutual pro drug of ampicillin and sulbactam.

When should Sultamicillin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Sultamicillin?

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 375-750 mg twice daily.

How should Sultamicillin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sultamicillin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of newborns, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor liver, kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Sultamicillin?

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rashes, itching, blood dyscrasias, super infections, dizziness, difficulty in breathing.

What are the other precautions for Sultamicillin?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Sultamicillin?

Store the medication at room temperature.
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