Generic Name: Ampicillin Capsules (AM-pi-SIL-in)
Brand Name: Principen

This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist

How to use:
Take ampicillin capsules with a full glass of water, a half hour before or 2 hours after a meal.The oral suspension should be shaken well before using.
Take Ampicillin exactly as prescribed. It works best when there is a constant amount in the body. Take your doses at evenly spaced times around the clock, and try not to miss a dose.

Warning and Precautions:
If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Ampicillin and contact your doctor immediately.
After you have taken ampicillin for a long time, you may get a new infection (called a superinfection) due to an organism Ampicillin cannot treat. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or seem to get worse.
Ampicillin sometimes causes diarrhea. Some diarrhea medications can make the diarrhea worse. Check with your doctor before taking any diarrhea remedy.
If you are diabetic, be aware that ampicillin may cause a false positive in certain urine glucose tests. You should talk to your doctor about the right tests to use while you are taking ampicillin.

Important safety information:
If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form, consult your doctor before taking ampicillin. There is a possibility that you are allergic to both types of medication; and if a reaction occurs, it could be extremely severe. If you take the drug and develop a skin reaction, diarrhea, shortness of breath, wheezing, sore throat, or fever, seek medical attention immediately.

Side Effects:
Any of the medicine can cause side effects. If the side effects occur seek medical attention or consult with your doctor for more information
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine whether it is safe for you to continue taking Ampicillin.

Side effects may include:
Colitis (inflammation of the bowel), diarrhea, fever, itching, nausea, rash or other skin problems, sore tongue or mouth, vomiting

Overdose:
Almost any medicine taking in excess doses without consultation with your doctor can cause an overdose. Although no specific symptoms have been reported, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of ampicillin, seek medical attention immediately.

Missed Dose: Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, and you take 2 doses a day, take the one you missed and the next dose 5 to 6 hours later. If you take 3 or more doses a day, take the one you missed and the next dose 2 to 4 hours later. Then go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Do not use this medicine:
if you have any allergic reaction to any component of this medicine

Storage conditions:
Store capsules at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
Keep the oral suspension in the refrigerator, in a tightly closed container. Discard the unused portion after 14 days.