Ingredient

Ampicillin Hydrate

Ampicillin hydrate is used to treat bacterial infections as a broad-spectrum antibiotic.

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MFDS ingredient code M239219

What does it do?

Ampicillin hydrate is a component belonging to the penicillin class of antibiotics. It is mainly effective against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria, and is used to treat bacterial infections. It is used in medications to inhibit bacterial proliferation.

Ampicillin hydrate disrupts the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, preventing bacteria from growing or multiplying. As a result, bacteria that cause infections are either killed or their activity is suppressed.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Ampicillin hydrate is classified as a broad-spectrum antibiotic among penicillin antibiotics and is effective against some Gram-negative bacteria as well. Compared to other penicillin antibiotics, it has a somewhat broader range against resistant bacteria.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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