Principen

Indicated to address bacterial infections to support disease recovery.

Strengths: 250 · 500mg

Medicine details

Alternative names

Penbritin

Therapeutic class

Penicillin Antibiotic

Pharmacological class

Aminopenicillin

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to penicillin

Precautions and warnings

monitor for allergic reaction symptoms; complete the full course of treatment

Minor side effects

nausea; diarrhoea

Moderate side effects

rash; urticaria

Dosage forms

Capsule, hard

Administration route

Oral use

Patient summary

Indicated to address bacterial infections to support disease recovery.

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Onset Time

n/a

Duration

n/a

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature.

Drug interactions

Methotrexate

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Generally considered safe in pregnancy.

Serious side effects

anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis — requires immediate medical attention

Mechanism of action

Ampicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Principen

Indicated to address bacterial infections to support disease recovery.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Ampicillin
  • Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection

Usually available as

  • 360 tablets - 250 mg792-250-mg-15274
  • 360 tablets - 500 mg792-500-mg-15280