Ampho B Information

Ampho B is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Ampho B have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Ampho B depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Ampho B also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ampho B can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ampho B are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Ampho B's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Ampho B's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ampho B related warnings section.

The section on Ampho B contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Ampho B may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Ampho B is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Ampho B Benefits & Uses
Ampho B Dosage & How to Take
Ampho B Side Effects
Ampho B Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ampho B with Other Drugs
Ampho B Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ampho B
Ampho B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ampho B Benefits & Uses

Ampho B is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch

Other Benefits

Ampho B Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ampho B Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ampho B is used -

Mild

Chills

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Irregular heartbeat

Ampho B Related Warnings

Is the use of Ampho B safe for pregnant women?

Ampho B has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Ampho B without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Ampho B safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Ampho B on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Ampho B on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Ampho B on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ampho B on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ampho B on the liver, information on safety of Ampho B for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ampho B on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ampho B on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ampho B with Other Drugs

Ampho B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Tacrolimus

Gentamicin

Amikacin

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Furosemide

Ampho B Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ampho B unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Ampho B

Is this Ampho B habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ampho B.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ampho B as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ampho B only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Ampho B for mental disorders.

No

Ampho B Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ampho B

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ampho B, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ampho B

Information about the interaction of Ampho B and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown