Information about Ampicillin

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

Pronunciation : am pi sill in

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Ampicillin, 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 : Y40.0 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Ampicillin

India :

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International :

Omnipen, Ampi, Penglobe, Polycillin.

Why is Ampicillin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is beta-lactam antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as UTI, meningitis, gonorrhea, pneumonia, bronchitis, ear, lung, skin and respiratory tract infections.

When should Ampicillin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with infectious mononucleosis and hypersensitivity. Ampicillin is also contraindicated in infections caused by penicillinase-producing organisms.

What is the dosage of Ampicillin?

Adult- PO/IM/IV- The recommended dose range is 0.5 to 3gm every 6 hours or 4 times/day.
Child- 25 to 50mg/kg/day.

How should Ampicillin be taken?

It comes as a tablet, capsule, liquid and pediatric drops to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.
It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Ampicillin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, any allergy, asthma, blood disease, intestinal inflammation, stomach problems, hay fever, who are taking other medications, children, who are taking birth control pills, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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

• Take full course of treatment.

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

What are the side effects of Ampicillin?

Body as a whole - Severe allergic reactions such as rash, headache, fever and hives.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, soreness of the tongue, inflammation in the mouth, oral candidiasis, vomiting, enterocolitis, pseudomembranous colitis and diarrhea.
Hypersensitivity - Anaphylactic shock, redness of skin, skin inflammation, hives and inflammation of blood vessels.
Liver - Jaundice, moderate elevation of SGOT and liver inflammation.
Blood - Anemia and blood disorder.
Miscellaneous - Tooth discoloration.

What are the other precautions for Ampicillin?

Take ampicillin at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
Monitor liver function, kidney function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.