-5%
Ampicillin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Skycillin is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms:
- Infections of the Genitourinary Tract Including Gonorrhea: E. coli, P. mirabilis, enterococci, Shigella, S. typhosa, and other Salmonella, and non-penicillinase-producing N. gonorrhoeae.
- Infections of the Respiratory Tract: Non-penicillinase-producing H. influenzae and staphylococci, and streptococci including Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Shigella, S. typhosa and other Salmonella, E. coli, P. mirabilis, and enterococci.
- Meningitis: N. meningitidis.
Bacteriological studies to determine the causative organisms and their sensitivity to ampicillin should be performed. Therapy may be instituted before the results of susceptibility testing.