ampicillin
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Yes
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| injection | 1g | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with ampicillin, with dosing and administration details.
Refer To Specialist For Pacemaker Insertion.
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease
Indication
Refer To Specialist For Pacemaker Insertion.
Adult Dose
1g
Route
IV
Frequency
single dose
Do Not Leave The Baby Alone
Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions
Indication
Do Not Leave The Baby Alone
Adult Dose
50mg/kg
Route
IV
Acute Malnutrition
Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions
Indication
Acute Malnutrition
Adult Dose
25mg/kg
Frequency
8hrly
Duration
5 days
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Chapter 4A: Paediatric HIV Conditions
Indication
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Adult Dose
12.5 mg/kg
Route
IV
Frequency
6hrly
Classify As: | Treatment
Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions
Indication
Classify As: | Treatment
Adult Dose
50mg/kg
Route
IV
Frequency
6hourly
Duration
5 days
Notes
Level: B, VEN: E
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions
Indication
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Adult Dose
1g
Route
IV
Frequency
single dose
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V