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Ampicillin
Ampicillin 500mg
Strip of 10 x 500mg Capsules
What Is Ampicillin?
Ampicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; bronchitis; and ear, lung, skin, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
How to take Ampicillin
Ampicillin capsules should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. The capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.
It is usually taken every 6 hours (four times a day). Follow the directions given by your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take ampicillin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking ampicillin without talking to your doctor.
Special Precautions for Ampicillin
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ampicillin, penicillin, or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin), anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), atenolol (Tenormin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), rifampin, sulfasalazine, and vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems, or hay fever.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ampicillin, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking ampicillin.
Possible Side Effects
Ampicillin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- mild skin rash
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- severe skin rash
- itching
- hives
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- wheezing
- vaginal infection
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