Composition:
Each capsule contains:
Ampicillin Trihydrate BP equivalent to Ampicillin……………… 500mg
Indications:
Ampicillin is an indicated for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections caused by ampicillin-sensitive organisms. Such indications include infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract including bronchitis and pneumonia, Genito-urinary tract and the gastro-intestinal tract, gynecological infections, septicemia, peritonitis, endocarditis, meningitis and enteric fever. Specific indications include ear, nose and throat infections, soft tissue infections and gonorrhea.
Dosage:
• For oral administration only. Ampicillin should be given a half to one hour before meals.
• Adult: 1-2 capsules every 6 hours.
• Children under 10 years: 1 capsule every 6 hours.
• Urinary tract infections: Adult: 1 capsule every 8 hours. (Or according to physician).
Cautions:
• Prolonged use of anti-infective may occasionally result in the development of super-infection due to organisms resistant to that anti-infective e.g. Candida or Pseudomonas.
• Before initiating therapy with ampicillin, careful inquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics.
• Ampicillin may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives and patients should be warned accordingly.
Contradictions:
• Penicillin hypersensitivity.
Adverse Effects:
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; rashes (discontinue treatment); antibiotic – associated colitis.
Dosage form: Red-Black capsule.
Expiry date: 3 years after date of manufacture.
Packaging:
• 10 capsules per blister,10 blisters per box.
Storage:
• Do not store above 30°C. Protect from sunlight and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
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