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Omnipen description. Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillins are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines (antibiotics). Some of the penicillins may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillins will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Why prescribed Omnipen. Ampicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; bronchitis; and ear, lung, skin, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Omnipen is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Omnipen. Ampicillin comes as a capsule, liquid, and pediatric drop to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 6 hours (four times a day). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take ampicillin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Use the bottle dropper to measure the dose of pediatric drops. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a child's tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or other cold liquid and taken immediately. The capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water. Continue to take ampicillin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking ampicillin without talking to your doctor. Some brand names: - Nu-Ampi - Nu-Cloxi - Nu-Pen-VK - Omnipen - Omnipen-N - Orbenin - PVF - PVF K - Pathocil - Pen Vee K - Pen-Vee |