Ampicillin 250mg & 500mg Fresenius Injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 04 September 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Effective against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg every 6 hours; severe infections up to 6 times daily.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established; may cause sensitization in infants.
Key Drug Interactions
- Allopurinol increases skin rash risk
- May decrease efficacy of oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin or cephalosporins
- Neonates born to hypersensitive mothers
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Only for bacterial infections, not viral
- Report severe diarrhoea
- Avoid alcohol during treatment
Serious warnings
- Risk of anaphylactic shock
- CDAD may occur
- Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions
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