• Take medication on an empty stomach one hour before or two to three hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. ; Important: Finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber. ;

Common side effects

• Skin rash
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Vulvovaginal candidiasis
• Exfoliative dermatitis
• Pruritus of skin
• Urticaria
• Abdominal pain with cramps
• Anaphylaxis

Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur

• Dark urine
• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Stomach/abdominal pain
• Yellowing eyes or skin
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Persistent sore throat or fever

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid medications if you have any of the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor right away if you develop

• Persistent diarrhea
• Abdominal or stomach pain/cramping
• Blood/mucus in your stool

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include

• Rash
• Itching/swelling
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing

Other things to note

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or mouth/tongue sores may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection . Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.
• Ampicillin can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you develop any rash.

• Do not take if you are allergic to penicillin
• Take on empty stomach 1hr prior or 2 hr after meals
• Take at the same time(s) daily as directed
• Success is dependent on completing therapy course
• Call DR if rash or severe diarrhea occur.
• Watch for oral thrush or vaginal yeast infections.
• Call doctor if you are not getting better
• Tell doctor your complete medical history

Ampicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

May Treat: Enterococcus urinary tract infection · Haemophilus influenzae acute otitis media · Haemophilus influenzae chronic bronchitis · Haemophilus influenzae pharyngitis · Haemophilus influenzae pneumonia and more

Brand Names: Principen · Amficot · Ampi-Co · Ampicap-S · Amplin and more

Drug Class: Aminopenicillin Antibiotic

Availability: Prescription Required

Pregnancy: Consult your doctor

Lactation: Consult a doctor before using