Category: Drugs
Question: Hi doctor a child of 5 days old with skin rashes has been prescribed by a doctor to use neomycin cream and Ampicillin Someone at a pharmacy thinks that the Ampicillin is not good for the 5 days old baby to drink Whats your advice
Answer: Hi ampicillin syrup usually combined with cloxacillin is safe for babies in the appropriate dosage I am sure the doctor who prescribed the ampicillin had a specific indication for doing so usually to help prevent the baby from getting infected cos of the rash There is nothing wrong with babies taking it 

I am also wondering why your 5 day old baby have a rash you should try to improve on the level of hygiene for the baby and ensure that if the area is too hot you reduce the amount of clothing heat can also cause rash