Megapen Capsule

Megapen Capsule is a medication containing two antibiotic drugs in combination which is used to treat bacterial infections.

It is derived from penicillin & is a semi-synthetic drug. It is generally used to treat gonorrhea, meningitis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infections.

In a general sense, medicine does not usually cause any side effects. However, there is still a list of possible side effects to consider. These side effects include skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, swelling of the tongue, and an increase in eosinophils.

Other side effects that are considered more serious include dark-colored urine, jaundice, pain in the abdomen, bruising, bleeding, sore throat that is persistent, and fever.

If you experience any of these, you must get in touch with your doctor immediately. This medicine dosage generally varies depending on the bacteria that has caused the specific infection in the patient. The dosage also varies on the basis of the person’s age and other factors too.

• Bacterial Infections

• Bacterial Meningitis

• Pneumonia

• Respiratory Tract Infection

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Skin Rash

• Nausea

• Stomach Pain

• Allergic Reaction

• How long is the duration of effect?

  On average, the effects of the medication can last for 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  Patients can start observing the effects of the medication within an hour of administering it orally.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Megapen Capsule is not recommended for pregnant women. You must consult with your doctor before taking it.

• Is it habit forming?

  There have been no specific habit forming tendencies reported with this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  If you are breastfeeding your child, do not have this pill as it can lead to health problems in the baby.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  As this pill can cause drowsiness, it is not recommended to take it with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Megapen Capsule can cause blurred vision and drowsiness, it is not recommended that you drive after taking it.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Yes, it can affect kidney function and is generally not given to patients with a known history of kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Yes, it can affect kidney function and is generally not given to patients with a known history of kidney disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Megapen Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ampikem C 250Mg/250Mg Capsule

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Ampoxin 250mg/250mg Capsule

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Megapen 250mg/250mg Capsule

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Broadiclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Synclox Kid 250 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Fytokem Formulations

• Duoclox Kid 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  FDC Ltd

• Gerciclox 250Mg/250Mg Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Baxin 250 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Synclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Fytokem Formulations

• Duoclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  FDC Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  You can take the medication as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose of it. Generally, missing a dose is not considered very serious.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you feel that you have taken too much of this, contact your doctor immediately.

This medicine is a combination of drugs that belongs to Aminopenicillins and Penicillinase-resistant penicillins. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis thus inhibiting the growth and multiplication of the bacteria. When used against the beta-lactamase of staphylococci, the large R chain does not let the beta-lactamases to bind.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This capsule interacts with certain medicines adversely. These include Clobazam, Codeine, Alprazolam, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Fluconazole, and Phenytoin. If you are taking any of these medicines, do let your doctor know about it.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication is known to have adverse reactions with certain health conditions such as liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, CNS depression, and mood disorders. Thus, patients suffering from any of these are not supposed to take this medicine.

• Ques : What is Megapen Capsule?

  Ans : It is a semi-synthetic subordinate of penicillin and is used for the treatment of urinary tract infections, pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections of the stomach and intestines. It contains Ampicillin and Cloxacillin as active ingredients.

• Ques : What is the use of Megapen Capsule?

  Ans : It is used to treat conditions and symptoms of diseases such as bacterial infections, pneumonia, meningitis, endocarditis, and urinary tract infection.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Megapen Capsule?

  Ans : Side effects include allergic reaction, rash, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea.

• Ques : Which medicines should be avoided while taking Megapen Capsule?

  Ans : It is suggested that if the patient is taking medication such as tetracycline antibiotics or mononucleosis medicines he/she shall not use Megapen Capsule. In case, the patient has received and recent vaccination, he/she should not be prescribed Megapen Capsule.

• Ques : Is medicine safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : Yes, it is safe to use when pregnant.

• Ques : Can Megapen be used for bacterial infections?

  Ans : Yes. Megapen Cap is used for bacterial infections. It acts as an anti-bacterial medication that fights bacteria.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Megapen medicine?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. It is important to dispose of unused medications and expired medications properly to avoid adverse effects.

• Ques : What precautions should you take while using medicine?

  Ans : It should be used with some precautions. It is important to take care of these precautions to avoid worsening conditions. Patients should not use Megapen Capsule during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.