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Principen is a third generation penicillin which is a kind of penincillin type drug (anti-bacterial drug, antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Omnipen

Generic Drug

Ampicillin

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Vomiting
Rash

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity

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