Composition:
Each vial contains
Ampicillin Sodium ......... 250 mg
Ampicillin Sodium......... 500 mg
Ampicillin Sodium......... 1000 mg.

Properties:
Ampicillin is a semi - synthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic, effective against most of the gram - positive and gram -negative microorganisms.

Indications:
Upper respiratory tract infections: Pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media , epiglottitis.
Lower respiratory tract infections: Pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, bronchitis, bronchiectasis.
Gastrointestinal tract infections: Enteritis, bacillary dysentery, typhoid, paratyphoid (especially in carrier states), biliary tract infections.
Genitourinary tract infections: Cystitis, urethritis, gonorrhea.
Skin and soft tissue infections: Cellulitis, boils, carbuncles, abscesses and wound infections.
Bone and other infections: Osteomyelitis, meningitis, septicemia.

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to penicillin.

Dosage & route of administration & duration:
Reconstitute with sterile water for injection.
Administer IM or IV injections within one hour after preparation.
In case of IV injections, administer slowly over at least 10 -15 minutes.

Adults: 1 to 2 g daily in divided doses every 6 hours.

Children: 50 to 200 mg / kg /day in divided doses every 6 hours.

Infants (over 7 days & > 2 kg): 100 mg / kg / day in divided doses every 6 hours, for meningitis 200 mg / kg / day.
Over 7 days & < 2 kg: 75 mg / kg / day in divided doses every 8 hours, for meningitis: 150 mg / kg / day.
Under 7 days & > 2 kg : 75 mg / kg / day in divided doses every 8 hours, for meningitis 150 mg / kg / day .
Under 7 days & < 2 kg: 50 mg / kg / day in divided doses every 12 hours, for meningitis 100 mg / kg / day.

Adverse effects:
Allergic reactions as skin rash, indigestion, diarrhea may occur.

Storage:
Keep at temp. not exceeding 30 ° C.
Keep medicine out of reach of children.

Presentation:
Box of 1 vial or 100 vials (250 mg or 500 mg or 1000 mg).