PRICE  TABLE

DESCRIPTION – Ampicillin is used to treat bacterial infections. It is a medicine from the class of penicillin antibiotics. It is used for infections caused by bacteria like intestinal infections, tonsillitis, pneumonia. It can only treat bacterial infection and not any other type of infection.

MECHANISM –

• It takes around 5 to 7 days when a positive result is observed.
• It kills the outer membrane of the bacteria that infect the body.
• Ampicillin stops the nutrients from getting to the bacteria through which it grows.
• This creates starvation and ultimately kills the bacteria.

DOSAGE –

• People with average health are recommended standard dosages of 250 mg.
• It can be taken 4 times a day depending on your prescription.
• For children, dosage may be given only by consulting doctors.
• Do not break, chew or crush the pill. It should be imbibed in a cup of water.
• The patient affected with gonorrhea or STD is suggested to take a dosage of 500 mg thrice daily.
• In the case of intestinal bacterial infection, the standard dosage is 250 mg to 400 mg.
• Any alteration in the dosage of the medicine must be done only after consulting the doctor.

PRECAUTIONS –

• If you are prone to allergic reactions from any ingredients containing in this medicine, do not consume this medicine.
• This medicine has been classified as the pregnancy category B by the FDA, so it is safe to consume it in the first trimester of pregnancy. However, you must consult your doctor before.
• Breastfeeding moms should avoid this medicine as medicine easily enters the bloodstream. So the medicine may be transferred to the baby through milk.

SIDE EFFECTS –

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Nausea
• Abdominal aches
• Frequent urination

WARNING –

• Do not take cholesterol controlling medicines while taking this medicine as the interaction of those two may create negative side effects.
• This medicine should not be used for a prolonged period of time as iot may have negative effects on the defense mechanism of the body.
• Do not give this medicine to children without consulting doctor.
• This medication negates the effect of birth control pills.