Ampholip Information

Ampholip is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Ampholip also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Ampholip depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Ampholip are Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ampholip as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ampholip go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Ampholip's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Ampholip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ampholip contraindications section.

Additionally, Ampholip may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Ampholip is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Ampholip Benefits & Uses
Ampholip Dosage & How to Take
Ampholip Side Effects
Ampholip Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ampholip with Other Drugs
Ampholip Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ampholip
Ampholip Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ampholip Benefits & Uses

Ampholip is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch

Other Benefits

Ampholip Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ampholip Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ampholip is used -

Mild

Chills

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Irregular heartbeat

Ampholip Related Warnings

Is the use of Ampholip safe for pregnant women?

Ampholip shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Ampholip safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Ampholip on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Ampholip on the Kidneys?

Ampholip rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ampholip on the Liver?

Information about safety of Ampholip for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ampholip on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ampholip on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ampholip with Other Drugs

Ampholip should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Tacrolimus

Gentamicin

Amikacin

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Furosemide

Ampholip Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ampholip unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Ampholip

Is this Ampholip habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ampholip is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ampholip you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ampholip is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Ampholip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ampholip Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ampholip

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ampholip and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ampholip

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ampholip.

Unknown