Ampicare 250 mg Hard Capsules
Active ingredient: Ampicillin
Form
Capsule
Species
Manufacturer
Bimeda Animal Health Limited
VMD MA No.
50146/4035
What it's used for
Indicated in the treatment and control of diseases caused by or associated with bacterial pathogens sensitive to ampicillin. These include the following gr...
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Ampicare 250 mg Hard Capsules — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.
bacterial pathogens sensitive to ampicillin. These include the following groups of
pathogens:
Streptococcus spp., Pasturella haemolitica, P. multocida, Staphylococcus aureus
and other pathogenic staphylococci.
Revised: October 2018
AN: 00833/2018
When susceptible organisms are present treatment may be effective in the
following indications:
alimentary tract infections
respiratory infections
urinary tract infections
The higher dose levels are advised when treating infections due to Gram-negative
bacteria and in cases involving young animals. Therapy should be repeated every
12 hours and continued for a maximum of 5 days. In severe or acute conditions,
the dose levels may be increased.
To be given by the oral route only. The capsules should be administered on an
empty stomach.
Not to be administered to small herbivores.
Do not treat dogs of less than 10 kg bodyweight.
ingestion. It should not be used when the dog is known to be allergic to penicillins.
As with all other penicillins, bacterial resistance to ampicillin may occur. Thus
antibiotic sensitivity testing should be considered if a clinical condition fails to
respond to treatment within 3 to 5 days.
i. Special precautions for use in animals
For oral administration only.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy)
following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to
penicillins may lead to cross reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa.
Allergic reactions to these substances may occasionally be serious.
1. Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised, or if you have
been advised not to work with such preparations.
2. Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all
recommended precautions.
3. If you develop symptoms following exposure such as a skin rash, you
should seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of
the face, lips or eyes or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms
and require urgent medical attention.
Wash hands after use.
Revised: October 2018
AN: 00833/2018
administered to dogs. It is not recommended to administer bactericidal and
bacteriostatic antibiotics concomitantly.
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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