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Ampicillin

Ampicillin (Principen) is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and bacterial meningitis. The only formulation currently listed in this catalogue is Ampicillin Capsules.

Medicine containing Ampicillin

Ampicillin Capsules

Bacterial Infections, Bacterial Meningitis

250mg · 500mg

Ampicillin capsules for bacterial infections and bacterial meningitis. It is a broad-spectrum penicillin, covering a wider range of bacteria than penicillin itself.

From$0.41/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Ampicillin comes as a capsule in 250 mg and 500 mg strengths.
  • It belongs to the penicillin group of antibiotics and stops bacteria from building their cell walls.
  • Principen is the originator brand; generic ampicillin capsules are also available.

Each capsule contains ampicillin as the sole active ingredient. It is listed in this catalogue as Ampicillin Capsules.

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