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Is ampicillin safe for a 14 yr old?

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Yes: As long as he or she is not allergic to penicillin.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Yes,but: What is your concern. A prescription medication is safe if used as directed for the condition it is prescribed for when the patient is not allergic to that medication.It would not be considered safe if a few left over capsules were given because someone thought it might help a problem.Such random use has delayed patients from accessing proper diagnosis & treatment, occasionally with tragic results.

Answered 3/16/2013

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