দেশ: যুক্তরাজ্য
ভাষা: ইংরেজি
সূত্র: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Ampicillin
Chemidex Pharma Ltd
J01CA01
Ampicillin
250mg
Oral capsule
Oral
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 05010103; GTIN: 5050204100247
71-72B/L/x/1 71-72B/L/x/1 _Continued over page_ If you forget to take If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you stop taking Do not stop just because you feel better. If you stop too soon, the infection may come back. Keep taking your capsules until the prescribed course is finished. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Ampicillin capsules can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them. STOP taking the capsules and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following allergic reactions: difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised lumps blistering of the mouth, eyes, or genital region, patchy areas of rash, peeling skin. Seek immediate medical attention if you have any of the following rare symptoms: severe stomach cramps, watery and severe diarrhoea which may be bloody, fever yellowing of your skin or eyes, pale faeces and dark urine, unexplained persistent nausea, stomach problems, loss of appetite or unusual tiredness unusual bleeding or bruising fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, repeated infections or infections that will not go away feeling tired, breathless, and looking pale fever, rash, nausea, aches and pains, passing more or less urine than usual or passing urine at night. Some of these reactions may happen several weeks after finishing the treatment. The following side effects usually settle without changing the dose: upset stomach, nausea or diarrhoea. Blood tests: Tell your doctor if you are having blood tests as your medicine can cause short-term changes in blood cell counts. Reporting of side e সম্পূর্ণ নথি পড়ুন
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Penbritin 250mg Capsules Ampicillin 250mg Capsules 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION (Ampicillin Capsules): 250mg ampicillin as Ampicillin Trihydrate 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Black and red capsules overprinted Penbritin 250 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Ampicillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin, indicated for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections caused by ampicillin-sensitive organisms. Typical indications include: ear, nose and throat infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, gonorrhoea, gynaecological infections, septicaemia, peritonitis, endocarditis, meningitis, enteric fever, gastro- intestinal infections. Parenteral usage is indicated where oral dosage is inappropriate. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION USUAL ADULT DOSAGE (INCLUDING ELDERLY PATIENTS): _Ear, nose and throat infections:_ 250mg four times a day. _Bronchitis:_ Routine therapy: 250mg four times a day. High-dosage therapy: 1 g four times a day. _Pneumonia:_ 500 mg four times a day. _Urinary tract infections: _ 500 mg three times a day. _Gonorrhoea_: 2 g orally with 1 g probenecid as a single dose. Repeated doses are recommended for the treatment of females. _Gastro-intestinal infections:_ 500-750 mg three to four times daily. _Enteric: _ _Acute:_ 1-2 g four times a day for two weeks. _Carriers:_ 1-2 g four times a day for four to twelve weeks USUAL CHILDREN’S DOSAGE (UNDER 10 YEARS): Half adult routine dosage. All recommended dosages are a guide only. In severe infections the above dosages may be increased, or ampicillin given by injection. Oral doses of ampicillin should be taken half to one hour before meals. RENAL IMPAIRMENT In the presence of severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <10ml/min) a reduction in dose or extension of dose interval should be considered. In cases of dialysis, an additional dose should be administered after the procedure. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Ampicillin is a penicillin and সম্পূর্ণ নথি পড়ুন