Principen
Ampicillin 250mg and 500mg hard capsules, used for bacterial infection. A beta-lactam aminopenicillin that interferes with cell wall synthesis.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250mg | 30 tablets | US$36.60 | US$1.22 |
| 250mg | 60 tablets | US$54.60 | US$0.91 |
| 250mg | 90 tablets | US$70.20 | US$0.78 |
| 250mg | 180 tablets | US$93.60 | US$0.52 |
| 250mg | 360 tablets | US$154.80 | US$0.43 |
| 500mg | 30 tablets | US$38.10 | US$1.27 |
| 500mg | 60 tablets | US$62.40 | US$1.04 |
| 500mg | 90 tablets | US$78.30 | US$0.87 |
| 500mg | 120 tablets | US$85.20 | US$0.71 |
| 500mg | 360 tablets | US$172.80 | US$0.48 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ampicillin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 250 · 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Principen on your behalf.
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Penbritin
- Therapeutic class
- Penicillin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Aminopenicillin
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for allergic reaction symptoms; complete the full course of treatment
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- rash; urticaria
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset time
- n/a
- Duration
- n/a
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Methotrexate
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ampicillin 250mg and 500mg hard capsules, used for bacterial infection. A beta-lactam aminopenicillin that interferes with cell wall synthesis.
Mechanism of action
Ampicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Principen contains ampicillin, a common antibiotic indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infection types. Penbritin is another well-known brand name for this active substance, representing a staple in clinical practice. Principen is supplied as a tablet in 250mg and 500mg strengths, often produced by manufacturers such as Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Buying Principen online
Generic ampicillin, much of it manufactured in India, is frequently more affordable than the original brand for people in Australia living in areas with limited medical stocks. As with all antibiotics, this medication is best utilised under the care of a doctor to manage a bacterial infection properly.
What you will receive
Principen is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb and do not ship the original Principen.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ampicillin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.