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Ampicillin capsule
What is this medicine?
AMPICILLIN is a combination penicillin antibiotic. It kills or stops the growth of some bacteria. This medicine is used to treat many kinds of infections, like urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, and bone infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
What should my health care professional know before I use this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- bowel disease, like colitis
- heart disease
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- seizures disorder
- an unusual or allergic reaction to ampicillin, other penicillins or antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- breathing problems
- dark urine
- fever
- pain or difficulty passing urine
- pain when swallowing
- redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- seizures
- unusual bleeding, bruising
- unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- headache
- loss of appetite
- nausea, vomiting
- sore mouth, tongue
- stomach upset
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
