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Generic Name: ampicillin

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BRISTOL 7992 / BRISTOL 7992 250 mg	BRISTOL 7993 / BRISTOL 7993 500 mg

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What other drugs will affect ampicillin?

Before taking ampicillin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

allopurinol (Zyloprim);
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
probenecid (Benemid);
a sulfa drug (such as Bactrim or Septra); or
a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with ampicillin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about ampicillin.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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