País: África do Sul
Língua: inglês
Origem: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
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PENBRITIN 250 (capsules) PENBRITIN 500 (capsules) PENBRITIN S (syrup) PENBRITIN SF (syrup forte) PENBRITIN 250 I (injection) PENBRITIN 500 I (injection) PENBRITIN 1000 I (injection) SCHEDULING STATUS: S4 PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): PENBRITIN 250 (capsules) PENBRITIN 500 (capsules) PENBRITIN S (syrup) PENBRITIN SF (syrup forte) PENBRITIN 250 I (injection) PENBRITIN 500 I (injection) PENBRITIN 1000 I (injection) COMPOSITION: Penbritin 250 – Capsules each containing ampicillin trihydrate B.P. equivalent to 250 mg ampicillin . Penbritin 500 – Capsules each containing ampicillin trihydrate B.P. equivalent to 500 mg ampicillin. Penbritin S – Syrup containing ampicillin trihydrate B P. equivalent to 125 mg ampicillin in each 5 mL of reconstituted syrup. Contains sodium benzoate 0,1272% m/m as a preservative. Penbritin SF – Syrup containing ampicillin trihydrate B P, equivalent to 250 mg ampicillin in each 5 mL of reconstituted syrup. Contains sodium benzoate 0,1272% m/m as a preservative. Penbritin 250 I – Vials each containing ampicillin sodium B.P. equivalent to 250 mg ampicillin. Penbritin 500 I – Vials each containing ampicillin sodium B.P. equivalent to 500 mg ampicillin. Penbritin 1000 I – Vials each containing ampicillin sodium B.P. equivalent to 1 g ampicillin. PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A.20.1.2 Penicillins. PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION Penbritin is a semi-synthetic penicillin derived from the nucleus 6-amino-penicillanic acid. Penbritin is bactericidal at low concentration against a wide range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Chemistry: Ampicillin is 6-(D(-) alpha-aminophenylacetamido) -penicillanic acid. The sodium salt of ampicillin is used in the preparation of the parenteral dosage forms, while ampicillin trihydrate is used in the preparation of the oral Leia o documento completo