Kaypen 125mg Tablet

Kaypen 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, like, infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissues. It is also used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis.

Kaypen 125mg Tablet is also used to prevent some infections such as rheumatic fever. It is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. This tablet should be swallowed empty stomach with a glass of water. 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. However, it is not recommended for infection of the heart valves (bacterial endocarditis) in people with preexisting heart disease

• Bacterial infections
• Syphilis

Bacterial infections
Kaypen 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. It usually makes you feel better quite quickly. You must continue the treatment as prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Syphilis
Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore particularly on your genitals, rectum or mouth. If diagnosed in early stages, syphilis can be treated with the use of Kaypen 125mg Tablet, which is an antibiotic that kills the infection causing bacteria and also stops progression of the disease. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Follow the doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

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 Kaypen

• Rash
• Vomiting
• Allergic reaction
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kaypen 125mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Kaypen 125mg 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.

• You have been prescribed Kaypen 125mg Tablet for the treatment of bacterial infections.
• Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

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