Ampicillin Capsules
Ampicillin capsules for bacterial infections and bacterial meningitis. It is a broad-spectrum penicillin, covering a wider range of bacteria than penicillin itself.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ampicillin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ampicillin Capsules vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ampicillin Capsules details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Bacterial Meningitis
- Alternative names
- principen
- Therapeutic class
- Aminopenicillin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Known off-label uses
- listeria monocytogenes infection
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to penicillin; hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- rash; oral thrush; headache
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Probenecid; Methotrexate
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ampicillin capsules for bacterial infections and bacterial meningitis. It is a broad-spectrum penicillin, covering a wider range of bacteria than penicillin itself.
Mechanism of action
Binds to cell wall transpeptidase enzymes, blocking peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls and causing cell rupture.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Ampicillin Capsules is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Ampicillin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.