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What is ampicillin 500 mg used for?

What is ampicillin 500 mg used for?

Ampicillin is used to treat certain infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord); and infections of the throat, sinuses, lungs, reproductive organs, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract.

Is ampicillin a strong antibiotic?

Is ampicillin a strong antibiotic? Ampicillin can be effective against a variety of bacteria that cause certain infections. However, it is not prescribed as much as it used to be, because of the issue of resistance when used alone as ampicillin.

What does ampicillin capsule do?

Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections such as bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, or infections of the stomach or intestines.

How do you take ampicillin 500mg capsules?

Take this medication by mouth usually 4 times a day (every 6 hours), or as directed by your doctor. Take ampicillin on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

What is ampicilina 500mg used for?

Ampicillin (Cadila) 500 mg Injection is used in the treatment of meningitis, which is an inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis .

Is Amoxicillin 500 mg capsule a narcotic?

No: Amoxicillin is a common antibiotic, closely related to penicillin. It is not a narcotic at all. Answered on Feb 12, 2019 3 doctors agree

Where to get amoxicillin over the counter?

Over-the-counter Amoxicillin 500 mg can be purchased without a prescription and is most often used to treat symptoms of bacterial infections that may not require the direct supervision of a doctor. Amoxicillin is an antibacterial OTC medication available as generic amoxil at online pharmacy OverTheCounterPharma.com.

What is ampicillin prescribed for?

Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections such as bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, or infections of the stomach or intestines. Ampicillin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.