Indications
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria in the ENT, respiratory, genitourinary, urinary, respiratory, stomach, intestinal & obstetric areas.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Penicillin & Cephalosporin group.
Infectious mononucleosis.
Dosage and administration
Avoid taking medication with meals. Drink 30 minutes before meals or 2 hours after meals.
- Adults: normally 0.25g - 1g/time, every 6 hours with severe disease can take 6 - 12g/day.
- Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by ampicillin-susceptible strains: 2 -3.5g, combined with 1g probenecid, a single dose for women can be repeated once if needed.
- Children: Respiratory tract infections or skin irritations: children weighing ≤ 40kg: 25 - 50mg/kg/day, equally divided, every 6 hours.
- Urinary tract infections: 50-100mg/kg/day, every 6 hours.
- People with kidney failure:
+ ClCr 30ml/min or higher: no need to change the usual dose in adults.
+ ClCr 10ml/min or less: give the usual dose every 8 hours.
+ Patients on hemodialysis: must take an additional dose of ampicillin after each dialysis time.
Precaution
Cross-allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins.
Ampicillin should not or be used with absolute caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to Cephalosporins.
Long duration of treatment (more than 2-3 weeks) requires monitoring of liver and kidney function.
Storage
Store at temperature below 30°C. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
































































































