Principen
Indicated to address bacterial infections to support disease recovery.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ampicillin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 250 · 500mg
Principen details
- 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
- Patient summary
- Indicated to address bacterial infections to support disease recovery.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- n/a
- Duration
- n/a
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Methotrexate
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Generally considered safe in pregnancy.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Ampicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Principen
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.
Principen availability in Asia
Principen is registered across 14 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. Generic ampicillin, much of it manufactured in India, is frequently more affordable than the original brand for expats living in regions 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.