Ampicillin + Probenecid Benefits & Uses

Ampicillin + Probenecid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ampicillin + Probenecid 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Stomach Infection Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg probenecid
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Stomach Infection Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg probenecid
Adult	Disease: Stomach Infection Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg probenecid
Geriatric	Disease: Stomach Infection Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg probenecid

Ampicillin + Probenecid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ampicillin + Probenecid is used -

Severe

Hypersensitivity

Moderate

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Gastrointestinal discomfort

Mild

Rash
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria
Itching or burning
Bloody Urine
Weight gain
Weakness
Cough
Headache
Dizziness
Loss of appetite

Ampicillin + Probenecid Related Warnings

Is the use of Ampicillin + Probenecid safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Ampicillin + Probenecid on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Ampicillin + Probenecid safe during breastfeeding?

Ampicillin + Probenecid can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Ampicillin + Probenecid on the Kidneys?

Use of Ampicillin + Probenecid may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Ampicillin + Probenecid on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Ampicillin + Probenecid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Ampicillin + Probenecid on the Heart?

Ampicillin + Probenecid may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Severe Interaction of Ampicillin + Probenecid with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Methotrexate

Ketorolac

Zidovudine

Aspirin

Moderate

Ampicillin + Probenecid Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease
Dehydration
Peptic Ulcer
Dermatitis
Gastritis
Kidney Stone

Frequently asked Questions about Ampicillin + Probenecid

Is this Ampicillin + Probenecid habit forming or addictive?

Ampicillin + Probenecid is not addictive in nature.

Ampicillin + Probenecid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ampicillin + Probenecid

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ampicillin + Probenecid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ampicillin + Probenecid

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ampicillin + Probenecid with alcohol will be.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ampicillin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 722-723

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 158-160

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 215

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