Generic name: ampicillin (oral) [ am-pi-SIL-in ]
Dosage forms: oral capsule (250 mg; 500 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (125 mg/5 mL; 250 mg/5 mL)
Drug class:Aminopenicillins
What is ampicillin?
Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections such as bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, or infections of the stomach or intestines.
Ampicillin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use ampicillin if you are allergic to ampicillin or any similar antibiotic, such as amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin, Moxatag, and others), dicloxacillin, nafcillin, or penicillin.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
diabetes;
hay fever (seasonal allergy);
diarrhea caused by taking
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