MEGAPEN KID TABLET
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About MEGAPEN KID TABLET
MEGAPEN KID TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called 'antibiotics' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a 'broad-spectrum antibiotic' which treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET contains two antibiotics, namely: Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. MEGAPEN KID TABLET works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.
The dose and duration of MEGAPEN KID TABLET may vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, MEGAPEN KID TABLET may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take MEGAPEN KID TABLET on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any unpleasant side-effects/interactions.
Uses of MEGAPEN KID TABLET
MEGAPEN KID TABLET is used to treat bacterial infections. The detailed uses of MEGAPEN KID TABLET are as follows:
- Treatment of bacterial infections: MEGAPEN KID TABLET treats bacterial infections like those in the respiratory system, urinary tract, and skin.
- Relief from ear, nose and throat infections: MEGAPEN KID TABLET provides relief from ear, nose, and throat infections, such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, and otitis media, by fighting the underlying bacterial cause.
- Urinary tract infections: MEGAPEN KID TABLET is used to treat urinary tract infections by eliminating the bacteria that cause symptoms like burning sensations and frequent urination.
- Management of gastrointestinal infections: MEGAPEN KID TABLET can help in treating certain gastrointestinal infections, particularly those caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
- Treatment of bone and joint infections: MEGAPEN KID TABLET is also involved in treating bone (osteomyelitis) and joint (septic arthritis) infections, helping to resolve these serious conditions.
- Respiratory tract infections: MEGAPEN KID TABLET treats respiratory tract infections, including bronchitis and pneumonia, by targeting the bacteria causing these conditions.
- Skin and soft tissue infections: MEGAPEN KID TABLET treats skin and soft tissue infections, such as abscesses, boils, and cellulitis, by targeting the underlying bacterial cause.
- Preoperative prophylaxis: MEGAPEN KID TABLET can also be used before surgery to prevent infections in patients at risk.
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Directions for Use
- Take MEGAPEN KID TABLET 30-60 minutes before meals as food may cause reduced absorption.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow MEGAPEN KID TABLET as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Key Benefits
MEGAPEN KID TABLET belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called penicillins. MEGAPEN KID TABLET is composed of two antibiotics, namely: ampicillin and cloxacillin. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. MEGAPEN KID TABLET works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.
How MEGAPEN KID TABLET Works
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- If you have symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, or warmth in your veins after taking medication, contact your doctor right once. Share information about your symptoms, medication regimen, and medical history.
- Your doctor will then assess your medication regimen to determine if it's contributing to the thrombophlebitis. This assessment will help identify the best course of action to manage your condition and prevent further complications.
- Your doctor may suggest certain diet and lifestyle changes to help manage your condition. This may include increasing your intake of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight. Your doctor may also advise medications to reduce inflammation, prevent blood clots, or manage pain if necessary.
- If your condition does not improve or persists, consult your doctor and report your condition. Your doctor will assess your progress, adjust your treatment plan if necessary, and provide appropriate advice to ensure the best possible outcome.
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Drug Warnings
Before starting MEGAPEN KID TABLET, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any penicillin antibiotics, kidney/liver problems, infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever), or leukaemia (blood cancer). Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pain. Talk to your doctor before taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET if you had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics or inflammation of the bowel. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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When BCG vaccine is used with Megapen Kid Tablet, its effectiveness may be reduced.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Megapen Kid Tablet with BCG vaccine can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Megapen Kid Tablet with Cholera, live attenuated together may reduce the activity of the vaccine.
How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Megapen Kid Tablet or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Methotrexate with Megapen Kid Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of Methotrexate.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Megapen Kid Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of methotrexate with Megapen Kid Tablet can increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Megapen Kid Tablet and methotrexate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcers, paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, Consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting to a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
- Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
- Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Limit consuming alcohol while taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe MEGAPEN KID TABLET only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if MEGAPEN KID TABLET can be taken by breastfeeding mother's or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
MEGAPEN KID TABLET does not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET.
Children
Safe if prescribed
MEGAPEN KID TABLET is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the age and severity of the infection.
Heart
Please consult your doctor before using MEGAPEN KID TABLET if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe MEGAPEN KID TABLET if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Please consult a doctor before administering MEGAPEN KID TABLET to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe MEGAPEN KID TABLET if the benefits outweigh the risks.
FAQs
MEGAPEN KID TABLET is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of MEGAPEN KID TABLET. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.
Even if you feel better, it is recommended to complete the course of MEGAPEN KID TABLET as prescribed by the doctor as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it in between may lead to antibiotic resistance.
Pseudomembranous colitis (swelling or inflammation of the large intestine) has been reported with the use of antibiotics. If you experience prolonged or significant diarrhoea with abdominal cramps, stop taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET and consult your doctor immediately.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET may affect certain laboratory test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET may affect the gut flora leading to decreased oestrogen reabsorption and lowered efficacy of combined oral contraceptives. Use other methods of contraception while on treatment with MEGAPEN KID TABLET. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Your doctor will determine the duration of your treatment. If you have any concerns about using MEGAPEN KID TABLET, consult your doctor.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET is not recommended as it is ineffective against colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics unnecessarily increases the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant infections in the future. Therefore, please consult a doctor before use. Do not self-medicate.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET should be taken 30 to 60 minutes before meals as food can reduce absorption or as advised by your doctor.
No, they are not the same. MEGAPEN KID TABLET is a combination of ampicillin and cloxacillin. While amoxicillin is a single antibiotic. MEGAPEN KID TABLET and amoxicillin are penicillin-based antibiotics but are used for treating bacterial infections.
The dose and frequency will be decided by your doctor based on your medical condition. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET usually begins to work shortly after you start taking it. However, it may take a few days to eliminate all harmful bacteria and improve your symptoms.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET should be avoided with methotrexate, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and certain types of cancer, as their combination may lead to serious side effects. However, you are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with MEGAPEN KID TABLET to avoid potential interactions.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET causes side effects such as diarrhoea, rash, nausea and vomiting. These gradually reduce over time. However, consult the doctor if persists longer durations.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET may interact with sulfonamides, bacteriostatic medications, oral contraceptives, medicines that lower uric acid levels (like allopurinol), and aspirin (pain reliever). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with MEGAPEN KID TABLET.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, consult your doctor for advice before using MEGAPEN KID TABLET. It is recommended by doctor only if the benefits overweigh the risks.
If you have taken more than the recommended doses of MEGAPEN KID TABLET, seek medical help right away by contacting your doctor.
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