Ampicillin 250 & 500 Injection Unimed
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 March 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Dosage (summary)
500 - 1000 mg IV 4-6 times daily; Meningitis: 2 g every 6 hours.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
- Neonates
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; excreted in breast milk, use with caution.
Key Drug Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Probenecid
- Oral contraceptives
- Allopurinol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to penicillins
- Allergy to cephalosporins
- Neonates of hypersensitive mothers
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rash
Counselling Points
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Maintain hydration
- Avoid alcohol during treatment
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Kounis syndrome
- Pseudomembranous colitis
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