Ampicillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin, or antibiotic, effective against a number of infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. This medication may be prescribed. your pet to treat a bacterial infection.
How to give ampicillin to pets?
- Use the drug only as recommended by your veterinarian. Read the instructions carefully.
- The drug should be given to the animal on an empty stomach 1 hour before feeding, or 2 hours after feeding.
- If the drug is in the form of a suspension, then store it in the refrigerator. Before use, the suspension should be shaken.
- Use the drug throughout the program, even if the animal seems to feel better. This will ensure complete getting rid of the infection.
- Do not use the drug more often than prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Try not to miss a single dose.
What to do if one dose of ampicillin is missed?
Give the drug to the animal as quickly as possible. If almost it’s time for the next dose, just keep applying ampicillin according to the usual schedule. Do not give the animal two at once dosage.
How to store ampicillin?
- Keep ampicillin out of the reach of children.
- Store capsules in a cool, dry place at room temperature. temperature away from direct sunlight and sources heat.
- The drug in liquid form should be stored in the refrigerator. Eliminate unspent ampicillin after 14 days.
- Do not store the medicine in the bathroom or in other wet areas. places. The product may deteriorate when exposed to heat and moisture.
What are the possible side effects?
- Ampicillin can cause indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. If the stomach is upset, then try to give the drug together with food. These symptoms may go away during treatment. If symptoms continue, then consult your veterinarian.
- The following reactions are rare, but if the animal is observed allergies, shortness of breath, rash, fever, swelling, then contact your veterinarian immediately.
- Other side effects may also occur. If you notice anything unusual in your pet then refer to to the vet.
What is the interaction with other drugs?
- Inform your veterinarian about any other medicines that you give your pet.
- Quite often, a veterinarian prescribes several different drugs that can interact with each other. In these cases the veterinarian can vary the dose and observe the animal more carefully.
- The following drugs may interact with ampicillin: chloramphenicol, erythromycin, tetracycline and aminoglycosides.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet is experiencing any unusual reactions when using a combination of various medicinal preparations.
