The Ampicillin Capsules, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-00-117-8741, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-00-117-8741 |
| Item Name | Ampicillin Capsules |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Medical Designation and Grade | UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA |
| Features Provided | INDIVIDUALLY SEALED |
| Primary Container Type | STRIP |
| Protective Storage Feature | EXPIRATION DATED |
| Active Medicament Medicinal Strength | 250.000 MILLIGRAMS AMPICILLIN ACTIVE INGREDIENT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PRINCIPEN 250 UNIMATIC | 5/9 Secondary reference Squibb E R and Sons Inc World Hq |
| AMCILL | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NDC00003-0122-51 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Squibb E R and Sons Inc World Hq |
| OMNIPEN REDIPAK | 5/9 Secondary reference American Home Products Corp Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories Div |
| POLYCILLIN DOSA-TROL | 5/1 Secondary reference Mead Johnson & Company, Llc |
| NDC00015-7992-66 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mead Johnson & Company, Llc |
NSN 6505-00-117-8741 is a Ampicillin Capsules, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6505-00-931-0702, 6505-01-153-4384. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6505-00-117-8741: Medical Designation and Grade: UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA; Features Provided: INDIVIDUALLY SEALED; Primary Container Type: STRIP; Special Features: 100 CAPSULES. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.