Common use
Ampicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic from the aminopenicillin group. Its mechanism of action is anti-bacterial and consists of inhibiting the construction of bacteria cell walls sensitive to Ampicillin. It is not destroyed in the acidic content of the stomach and is easily absorbed. Ampicillin is active against gram-positive microorganisms and also some gram-negative ones (Salmonella, Shigella, Proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, formerly called Pfeiffer’s bacillus) and is used for the treatment of diseases provoked by mixed bacteria. Microorganisms producing penicillinase are resistant to Ampicillin. This medication is used to treat pneumonia and other infectious diseases of the respiratory, urogenital, and gastrointestinal systems.

Dosage and directions
Take exactly as prescribed. Ampicillin capsules should be taken with a full glass of water, half an hour before or two hours after a meal.

Precautions
If you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, contact your doctor first before taking this drug. This medication may cause diarrhea, so inform your doctor if you have it before taking any drug for diarrhea. Ampicillin may show a false positive result in certain urine glucose tests. If you have taken Ampicillin for a long time, it may appear ineffective in your organism due to a so-called superinfection. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or get worse.

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Ampicillin. Cautiousness should be exercised if there is liver failure, asthma, hay fever.

Possible side effect
Colitis, diarrhea, fever, itching, nausea, rash, sore tongue or mouth, vomiting.

Drug interaction
Ampicillin enhances the effect of orally taken medications that prevent blood clot formation. This medication may interfere with the work of certain oral contraceptives.

Missed dose
Never take a double dose of this medication. If you take this medication twice daily and missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember, and take the next dose 5-6 hours later. If you take the drug thrice daily, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and take the next one in 2-4 hours.

Overdose
If you suppose that you took too much Ampicillin and have symptoms of an allergy (hives, rash), contact your doctor immediately.

Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

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