Alternatives are 4th level ATC chemical subgroup (J01CF Beta-lactamase resistant penicillins) cloxacillin, dicloxacillin and flucloxacillin are preferred for oral administration due to better bioavailability. (wikipedia.org)
For administration by IV infusion, dilute each dose of ampicillin in 5 ml/kg of 0.9% sodium chloride or 5% glucose in children less than 20 kg and in a bag of 100 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride or 5% glucose in children 20 kg and over and in adults. (msf.org)
Injectable1
Available in both oral and injectable forms, Cloxacillin Benzathine offers flexibility in administration methods to suit the needs of different animals. (worldtopthing.com)
Oral1
Amoxicillin has generally replaced ampicillin for oral use because amoxicillin is absorbed better, has fewer gastrointestinal effects, and can be given less frequently. (msdmanuals.com)
Level1
Benzathine penicillin reaches its peak level more slowly and is generally longer-acting than procaine penicillin. (msdmanuals.com)
Benzathine penicillin reaches its peak level more slowly and is generally longer-acting than procaine penicillin. (msdmanuals.com)
Amoxicillin3
Amoxicillin has generally replaced ampicillin for oral use because amoxicillin is absorbed better, has fewer gastrointestinal effects, and can be given less frequently. (msdmanuals.com)
Of those used in veterinary medicine, aminopenicillins (eg, ampicillin and amoxicillin, which may also be produced naturally), are the best known. (msdvetmanual.com)
A large number of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (but not beta-lactamase-producing strains) are sensitive to the semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillins (ampicillin and amoxicillin). (msdvetmanual.com)