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Bacterial Meningitis

Bacterial meningitis affects the protective layers around the brain and spinal cord. It can begin suddenly, with symptoms such as fever, a stiff neck, severe headache, vomiting, confusion or drowsiness.

Ampicillin Capsules

Ampicillin

250mg · 500mg

Ampicillin capsules for bacterial infections and bacterial meningitis. It is a broad-spectrum penicillin, covering a wider range of bacteria than penicillin itself.

From$0.41/ capsuleView

Chloramphenicol Capsules

Chloramphenicol

500mg

Chloramphenicol capsules for typhoid fever and bacterial meningitis. It can affect blood cell production, so regular blood tests are needed during treatment.

From$1.98/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Vaccines are available for some bacteria that can cause meningitis.
  • Age and health can influence which bacteria are associated with infection.
  • Complications can occur after meningitis, including lasting effects on hearing or learning.

Medicines listed for Bacterial Meningitis

The listed products contain Ampicillin and Chloramphenicol, both antibiotic ingredients. Antibiotics act against bacterial infections; on this bacterial meningitis page, the catalogue represents each ingredient as capsules in the strengths shown with its product.

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