In Ampicilline & Amoxycilline, Amoxycilline is better due to
(Better bioavailability in taken with foods) (700-701-KDT 6th)AMOXYCILLINE - is close congener of ampicillin (but not a pro drug) similar to it in all respects EXCEPT* Oral absorption is better, food does not interfere with absorption; higher and more sustained blood levels are produced* Incidence of diarrhoea is lower* It is less active against Shigella and H. influenza.
Better bioavailobility in taken with foods
Lesser bioavailability in taken with foods
Incidence of diarrhoea is higher
More active against Shigella and H. influenza
Anti Microbial