Treating infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Medampi is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria by interfering with formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This weakens the cell wall and it ruptures, resulting in the death of the bacteria.
Important safety information:
Medampi only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Be sure to use Medampi for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Medampi may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
If vomiting or diarrhea occurs, you will need to take care not to become dehydrated. Contact your doctor for instructions.
Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Medampi. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).
Diabetes patients - Medampi may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Lab tests, including white blood cell counts and kidney function tests, may be performed while you use Medampi. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Medampi with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years old who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Medampi while you are pregnant. Medampi is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Medampi, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Medampi side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Inflammation and redness of the tongue; irritation of mouth or throat; mild diarrhea; nausea; second infection; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; bloody stools; severe diarrhea; stomach pain/cramps; vaginal irritation or discharge.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Dailymed."Ampicillin sodium: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Medampi be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Medampi?
Some medical conditions may interact with Medampi. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a stomach infection or diarrhea
if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephalexin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Medampi. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because they may decrease ampicillin's effectiveness
Probenecid because it may increase the risk of ampicillin's side effects
Allopurinol because the risk of skin rash may be increased
Anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin) or methotrexate because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Medampi
Aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin), birth control pills, or live oral typhoid vaccine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Medampi
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Medampi may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Medampi?
Use Medampi as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Medampi by mouth at least one-half hour before or 2 hours after eating.
Take Medampi with a full glass of water.
Take Medampi on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Medampi at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
To clear up your infection completely, use Medampi for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Medampi, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Medampi.
Can Medampi be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Medampi be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Medampi, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Medampi. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported side effects
Does the Medampi Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Medampi. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Medampi.
Patients
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No side effects
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100.0%
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
Two patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Medampi? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Medampi should take 4 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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4 times in a day
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50.0%
Twice in a day
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Five patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Medampi May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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201-500mg
4
80.0%
1-5mg
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20.0%
Four patients reported time for results
How long will I use Medampi before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Medampi. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Medampi kindly click here
Patients
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1 day
4
100.0%
Two patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Medampi: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Medampi is best taken at With a meal. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
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With a meal
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Empty stomach
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50.0%
Three patients reported age
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46-60
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30-45
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