AMPICILLIN WITH SULBACTAM-ORAL

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GENERIC NAME: AMPICILLIN WITH SULBACTAM - ORAL (amp-eh-SILL-in WITH sull-BACK-tam)

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication contains ampicillin, an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Sulbactam makes the ampicillin more effective.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescribed. If stomach upset occurs, you may take this medication with meals. 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 this medication 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.

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