Is ampicillin and sulbactam safe for my child?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Clinical studies show that ampicillin-sulbactam (Unasyn) is safe and effective for children age one and over. The antibiotic combination works as well in this age group as it does in adults. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ampicillin and sulbactam for children age one and older.

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