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 physician or pharmacist. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your physician.

Continue to take ampicillin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking ampicillin without talking to your physician.

Special Precautions for Ampicillin

• tell your physician and pharmacist if you are allergic to ampicillin, penicillin, or any other drugs.
• tell your physician 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 physician if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems, or hay fever.
• tell your physician if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ampicillin, call your physician.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the physician or dentist that you are taking ampicillin.

Possible Side Effects

Ampicillin may cause side effects. Tell your physician 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 physician immediately:

• severe skin rash
• itching
• hives
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• wheezing
• vaginal infection

Delivery Time: 7-14 Days