Ampicillin/flucloxacillin

Ampicillin/flucloxacillin
Ampicillin/flucloxacillin
Combination of
Ampicillin Moderate-spectrum penicillin
Flucloxacillin Antistaphylococcal penicillin
Clinical data
Pregnancy cat.  ?
Legal status  ?
Routes Oral, intravenous
Identifiers
ATC code J01CR50
ChemSpider 21106281 YesY
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Ampicillin/flucloxacillin (INNs) or co-fluampicil (BAN) is a combination drug of two β-lactam antibiotics, sold under the trade name Magnapen.

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Indication

Ampicillin is a moderate spectrum penicillin antibiotic with good cover against group A streptococcal infection whilst flucloxacillin is a narrow spectrum antibiotic with cover against Staphylococcus aureus. The combination covers the two most likely bacteria in cellulitis infections in the arm or leg.

Formulations

Capsules contain 250 mg of each component, the syrup 125/125 mg per spoon, and the powder for reconstruction for intravenous injection 250/250 mg.

Side effects and contraindications

As per the individual components with stomach or bowel upset from the flucloxacillin being the most common. Both parts are members of the penicillin family of antibiotics, and therefore should not be taken by patients allergic to penicillin. See flucloxacillin for additional contraindications.

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