Ampicix 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Ampicix 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia
Meningitis
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Endocarditis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Shigellosis
Pus

Ampicix 500 Injection 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 37.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same

Ampicix 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ampicix 500 Injection is used -

Moderate

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

Mild

Rash
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria
Itching or burning

Ampicix 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Ampicix 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Ampicix during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Ampicix 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Ampicix on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Ampicix 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

There may be some severe side effects of Ampicix on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Ampicix 500 Injection on the Liver?

Ampicix is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ampicix 500 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ampicix 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Ampicix 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Ampicix 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ampicix 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ampicix 500 Injection

Is this Ampicix 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ampicix 500 Injection is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ampicix 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Ampicix 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Ampicix 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ampicix 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ampicix 500 Injection

There is no information on the effects of taking Ampicix 500 Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ampicix 500 Injection

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild

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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

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