Ampy Benefits & Uses

Ampy 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

Ampy 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

Ampy Side Effects

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

Moderate

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

Mild

Rash
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria
Itching or burning

Ampy Related Warnings

Is the use of Ampy safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Ampy will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Ampy safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Ampy on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Ampy on the Kidneys?

Effects of Ampy on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Ampy on the Liver?

Side effects of Ampy rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ampy on the Heart?

Side effects of Ampy rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ampy with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Ampy Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ampy

Is this Ampy habit forming or addictive?

Ampy does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ampy since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ampy only as per medical advice.

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

No, Ampy is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ampy Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ampy

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ampy

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Ampy are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

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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