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Details for: TEVA-AMPICILLIN

Company: TEVA CANADA LIMITED

DIN DIN name Active Ingredient(s) Strength Dosage Form Route of Administration
00020877TEVA-AMPICILLINAMPICILLIN (AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE)250 MGCAPSULEORAL
00020885TEVA-AMPICILLINAMPICILLIN (AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE)500 MGCAPSULEORAL
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Consumer Information

This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.

What the medication is used for
  • TEVA-AMPICILLIN is used to treat infections.
  • Antibacterial drugs like TEVA-AMPICILLIN treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections such as common cold.

What it does

TEVA-AMPICILLIN is an antibiotic. It stops bacteria from growing and kills them

When it should not be used
  • are allergic to penicillin.
  • are allergic to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins.
What the medicinal ingredient is

Ampicillin Trihydrate

What the non-medicinal ingredients are

magnesium stearate and talc. The capsule shell contains Acid Red 27, D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Yellow #6, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue #1 and Gelatin.

What dosage form it comes in

As 250 mg and 500 mg capsules.

Warnings and precautions

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take TEVA-AMPICILLIN. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you have:

  • allergies
  • severe illness
  • kidney problems
  • prolonged use of antibiotics
  • are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • are breast-feeding

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

Interactions with this medication

Proper use of this medication
  • Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
  • It is best to take TEVA-AMPICILLIN 1 hour before you eat a meal.
  • Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
  • Although you may feel better early in treatment, TEVA-AMPICILLIN should be used exactly as directed.
  • Misuse or overuse of TEVA-AMPICILLIN could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by TEVA-AMPICILLIN (resistance). This means that TEVA-AMPICILLIN may not work for you in the future.
  • Do not share your medicine.

Usual Dose

  • Your doctor will decide how much TEVA-AMPICILLIN you should take and how long you should take it for.

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much TEVA-AMPICILLIN, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control center immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose

  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at your regular time.
  • Do not take two doses of TEVA-AMPICILLIN at the same time.
  • If you are not sure what to do, call your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects and what to do about them

These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking TEVA-AMPICILLIN. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

Side effects may include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
Serious side effects and what to do about them
Symptom / effect Talk to your healthcare professional Only if severe Talk to your healthcare professional In all cases Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Allergic reactions: difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, fever, hives, itchy skin, rash, swelling of your tongue or throat.    
Pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of the intestine): abdominal cramps, pain or tenderness, dehydration, fever, nausea, watery or bloody diarrhea    
Glossitis (inflammation of the tongue): red, sore or swollen tongue    
Black hairy tongue    
Stomatitis (mouth sores and swelling): burning sensation and pain in the mouth, difficulty eating, swelling or sores in the mouth.    
Skin rash or peeling skin.    
Anemia (decreased red blood cells): dizziness, feeling tired and weak, loss of energy, shortness of breath.    
Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelets in the blood): bleeding, bruising, fatigue, weakness.
Leukopenia (decreased white blood cells): aches, feeling tired, fever, flu-like symptoms, infections.
   
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also affect other organs):
  • Skin peeling, scaling, or blistering (with or without pus) which may also affect your eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, itching, severe rash, bumps under the skin, skin pain, skin color changes (redness, yellowing, purplish)
  • Swelling and redness of eyes or face
  • Flu-like feeling, fever, chills, body aches, swollen glands, cough
  • Shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort
   

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

How to store

Store at room temperature 15°C to 30°C in a tightly closed container.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

More information

This leaflet was prepared by Teva Canada Limited

Last revised: March 26, 2020

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