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Ingredients → Ampicillin
Amp
Oral Medication
C16H19N3O4S
TARGETS:
Inflammation
Acne-causing bacteria
BENEFITS:
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Improves mild-to-moderate acne and rosacea
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Reduces acne located on the chest and back
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Helps get active acne under control while topical treatments kick in
2019
Ampicillin use in acne
SKIN The journal of cutaneous medicine
2002
Current issues in antimicrobial therapy for the treatment of acne.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
1984
Usefulness of ampicillin in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
1983
Usefulness of ampicillin in treatment of acne vulgaris
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
1971
Comparative effectiveness of tetracycline and ampicillin in rosacea: a controlled trial.
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The Lancet
SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of ampicillin include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Other possible side effects include abdominal pain, rash/hives, and mouth/tongue sores. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal infection (Clostridium-dificile associated diarrhea). Symptoms may include persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramping, and blood/mucus in your stool. This medication should not be taken if you are allergic to penicillin or have infectious mononucleosis. Allergic reaction to this medication is rare. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching/swelling (especially of face/tongue/throat), dizziness and trouble breathing. Should you become pregnant, please stop this medication and check in with your dermatologist.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Contact your dermatology provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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