Generic Ampicillin belongs to the penicillin group of drugs and is used primarily to fight bacterial infection. Typically it is used as an antibiotic to cure conditions of pneumonia, bladder infections, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea.   What precautions should I observe before and while taking Generic Ampicillin?   a)      Inform your doctor about any allergic tendencies to penicillin or cephalosporins. b)      Inform your doctor if you are already suffering from any intestinal, abdominal or kidney related disease. c)      Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, as though this drug has been considered to be safe for consumption even during pregnancy, it is better to check with your doctor before commencing the course. d)     Swallow Generic Ampicillin pills whole and do not attempt to crush or bite them. e)      Once you have started the course, ensure you go through the complete course though you may experience improvement. f)       Keep tablets away from heat and direct sunlight. g)      Do not take alcohol or cut down on it significantly as it may cause an irritation within the stomach   Dosage   This is as per the advice of the doctor and is usually one pill thrice a day at evenly spaced intervals. The drug needs to be present in the blood for it to be effective in fighting the infection. You can take this medicine on an empty stomach with a glass of water.  If you happen to miss a dose, do not try to compensate by taking two doses at the same time. If you take more than the usual dosage of Generic Ampicillin by mistake and experience conditions like muscle spasms, pain in your toes and fingers or any weakness, consult your doctor immediately.   Possible side effects   a)      Shortness of breath and any swelling on the face or tongue as a result of an allergic reaction. b)      Diarrhea accompanied by abdominal cramps c)      Unusual bouts of bleeding with nausea. d)     White patches appearing on the surface of the tongue e)      Persistent itching with unpleasant smelling vaginal discharge.   Certain drugs like allopurinol and contraceptive pills containing methotrexate probenecid can interact with Generic Ampicillin and you therefore need to look for an alternate mode of birth control if you are required to take a course of ampicillin.   These pills can be kept for a period of two years from the date of manufacture. You can also place orders online for Generic Ampicillin.

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