Ampicillin Capsules 500mg
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AMPICILLIN CAPSULES 250 mg & 500 mg
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have further questions, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you personally and you should not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN YOUR MEDICINE
Your medicine is in the form of a capsule. There are two strengths of capsule available. Each capsule contains Ampicillin Trihydrate equivalent to either 250 mg (marked AN 250) or 500 mg (marked AN 500) of anhydrous Ampicillin. Each 250 mg capsule also contains magnesium stearate, talc, sodium starch glycollate and microcrystalline cellulose. Each 500 mg capsule also contains magnesium stearate, talc, sodium starch glycollate and silicon dioxide. The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains erythrosine (E127), titanium dioxide (E171) and iron oxides (E172). Ampicillin Capsules 250 mg are available in blister packs of 28 capsules. Ampicillin Capsules 500 mg are available in blister packs of 28 capsules. Your pharmacist will dispense the number of capsules prescribed by your doctor.
Product Licence Holder and Manufacturer: Generics [UK] Limited, Station Close, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1TL.
HOW DOES YOUR MEDICINE WORK ?
Ampicillin belongs to the Penicillin group of antibiotics. Ampicillin Capsules can be used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those that affect the ears, nose, throat (eg. bronchitis, pharyngitis) and respiratory system (chest infections eg. pneumonia), urinary tract (cystitis), skin and soft tissue, bones, dental abscesses, typhoid fever, fever and pains (associated with kidney infectons). In the treatment of gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease) Ampicillin may be given in combination with Probenecid.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE ?
Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if:
• You know you are allergic to Ampicillin, any other antibiotic, or any of the ingredients in your medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant or are breast feeding (although your doctor may decide that you may take Ampicillin Capsules)
• you have been told by your doctor that you have glandular fever
• you have been told by your doctor that you have leukaemia
• you are already taking any of the following medicines: * anticoagulants (to thin the blood eg. Warfarin) * Methotrexate * Probenecid (to prevent gout) * oral contraceptives.
Ampicillin may reduce the effectiveness of the combined oral contraceptive pill. Additional contraceptive precautions should be taken as advised by your doctor. Ampicillin may cause some urine tests for diabetes to give false positive results. If this occurs, consult your doctor.
HOW SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR CAPSULES ?
ADULTS AND THE ELDERLY
To treat ear, nose and throat infections, bronchitis: The usual dose is one 250 mg capsule four times a day. A course of 1 gram four times daily to treat severe bronchitis may be given.
To treat pneumonia: The usual dose is 500 mg four times daily.
To treat a urinary tract infection: The usual dose is 500 mg three times daily.
To treat gonorrhoea: A single dose of 2 grams of Ampicillin may be given. Your doctor may also prescribe a 1 gram dose of the medicine Probenecid, to be taken with the single Ampicillin dose, as this has been found to increase the effectiveness of Ampicillin. Further doses may be needed (especially for women).
To treat stomach or gut disorders: The usual dose ranges from 500 mg to 750 mg of Ampicillin three or four times a day.
To treat typhoid fever: The usual dose ranges from 1 gram to 2 grams of Ampicillin four times daily for 2 weeks. To treat 'carriers' of the infection (people who have the bacterial infection but suffer no symptoms) the dose should be continued for 4 to 12 weeks.
CHILDREN - The usual dose for children under 10 years old is half the adult dose stated above.
If you suffer from serious kidney problems your doctor may prescribe a lower dose to that stated above.
If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose though, do not double the dose just carry on as before.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH OF YOUR MEDICINE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR.
CAN YOUR MEDICINE HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS ?
Ampicillin Capsules like most medicines can cause unwanted effects.
Allergy side effects include swelling of the skin, development of a skin rash, reddening of the skin, itchy red patches of skin, tightening of the chest or difficulty in breathing.
If you suffer from any of these allergic reactions, stop taking Ampicillin and inform your doctor immediately.
The most common side effects are feeling sick, diarrhoea, heartburn, stomach ache and thrush (the genital yeast infection, candida albicans). These unwanted effects are mild and often go away on continuing treatment.
Other rare side effects are: • kidney problems • abdominal cramps, severe diarrhoea and blood in the stools • unusual paleness (jaundice) • decreased ability of blood clotting • excessive tiredness or breathlessness on exertion.
If you suffer from any of these or other undesired effects, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE SHOWN ON THE CARTON.
REMEMBER this medicine was prescribed by your doctor for you. DO NOT give it to others. It may harm them. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
AMPICILLIN CAPSULES 250 mg & 500 mg
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have further questions, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you personally and you should not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN YOUR MEDICINE
Your medicine is in the form of a capsule. There are two strengths of capsule available. Each capsule contains Ampicillin Trihydrate equivalent to either 250 mg (marked AN 250) or 500 mg (marked AN 500) of anhydrous Ampicillin. Each 250 mg capsule also contains magnesium stearate, talc, sodium starch glycollate and microcrystalline cellulose. Each 500 mg capsule also contains magnesium stearate, talc, sodium starch glycollate and silicon dioxide. The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains erythrosine (E127), titanium dioxide (E171) and iron oxides (E172). Ampicillin Capsules 250 mg are available in containers of 500 capsules. Ampicillin Capsules 500 mg are available in containers of 250 capsules. Your pharmacist will dispense the number of capsules prescribed by your doctor.
Product Licence Holder and Manufacturer: Generics [UK] Limited, Station Close, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1TL.
HOW DOES YOUR MEDICINE WORK ?
Ampicillin belongs to the Penicillin group of antibiotics. Ampicillin Capsules can be used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those that affect the ears, nose, throat (eg. bronchitis, pharyngitis) and respiratory system (chest infections eg. pneumonia), urinary tract (cystitis), skin and soft tissue, bones, dental abscesses, typhoid fever, fever and pains (associated with kidney infectons). In the treatment of gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease) Ampicillin may be given in combination with Probenecid.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE ?
Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if:
• You know you are allergic to Ampicillin, any other antibiotic, or any of the ingredients in your medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant or are breast feeding (although your doctor may decide that you may take Ampicillin Capsules)
• you have been told by your doctor that you have glandular fever
• you have been told by your doctor that you have leukaemia
• you are already taking any of the following medicines: * anticoagulants (to thin the blood eg. Warfarin) * Methotrexate * Probenecid (to prevent gout) * oral contraceptives.
Ampicillin may reduce the effectiveness of the combined oral contraceptive pill. Additional contraceptive precautions should be taken as advised by your doctor. Ampicillin may cause some urine tests for diabetes to give false positive results. If this occurs, consult your doctor.
HOW SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR CAPSULES ?
ADULTS AND THE ELDERLY
To treat ear, nose and throat infections, bronchitis: The usual dose is one 250 mg capsule four times a day. A course of 1 gram four times daily to treat severe bronchitis may be given.
To treat pneumonia: The usual dose is 500 mg four times daily.
To treat a urinary tract infection: The usual dose is 500 mg three times daily.
To treat gonorrhoea: A single dose of 2 grams of Ampicillin may be given. Your doctor may also prescribe a 1 gram dose of the medicine Probenecid, to be taken with the single Ampicillin dose, as this has been found to increase the effectiveness of Ampicillin. Further doses may be needed (especially for women).
To treat stomach or gut disorders: The usual dose ranges from 500 mg to 750 mg of Ampicillin three or four times a day.
To treat typhoid fever: The usual dose ranges from 1 gram to 2 grams of Ampicillin four times daily for 2 weeks. To treat 'carriers' of the infection (people who have the bacterial infection but suffer no symptoms) the dose should be continued for 4 to 12 weeks.
CHILDREN - The usual dose for children under 10 years old is half the adult dose stated above.
If you suffer from serious kidney problems your doctor may prescribe a lower dose to that stated above.
If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose though, do not double the dose just carry on as before.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH OF YOUR MEDICINE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR.
CAN YOUR MEDICINE HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS ?
Ampicillin Capsules like most medicines can cause unwanted effects.
Allergy side effects include swelling of the skin, development of a skin rash, reddening of the skin, itchy red patches of skin, tightening of the chest or difficulty in breathing.
If you suffer from any of these allergic reactions, stop taking Ampicillin and inform your doctor immediately.
The most common side effects are feeling sick, diarrhoea, heartburn, stomach ache and thrush (the genital yeast infection, candida albicans). These unwanted effects are mild and often go away on continuing treatment.
Other rare side effects are: • kidney problems • abdominal cramps, severe diarrhoea and blood in the stools • unusual paleness (jaundice) • decreased ability of blood clotting • excessive tiredness or breathlessness on exertion.
If you suffer from any of these or other undesired effects, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE SHOWN ON THE LABEL.
REMEMBER this medicine was prescribed by your doctor for you. DO NOT give it to others. It may harm them. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Date of revision November 2004