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Amficot
Ampicillin-Oral Solid


Amficot is a penicillin-related antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Principen 250, Totacillin, Ampicillin Trihydrate, Ampicillin

 
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amficot
Principen 250, Totacillin, Ampicillin Trihydrate, Ampicillin

Uses
Amficot is a penicillin-related antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.


Storage
  • Store tablets and capsules at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Refrigerate liquid forms.
  • Discard any unused portion after 14 days as it loses potency.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, agitation, confusion, muscle weakness, unconsciousness, or seizures.

How To Use
  • Amficot should be taken on an empty stomach.
  • The liquid suspension form of Amficot must be shaken well before using.
  • Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
  • Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
  • Continue to take Amficot until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
  • Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Side Effects
  • Amficot may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs while taking Amficot.
  • Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, allergies (especially to penicillin or other antibiotics).
  • Use of Amficot for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
  • Amficot should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Since small amounts of Amficot are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
  • If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: tetracycline.
  • Amficot may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
  • Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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