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MEGAPEN KID TABLET

MEGAPEN KID TABLET

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

ARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

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

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal 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.

Directions for Use

Take MEGAPEN KID TABLET 30-60minutes before meals as food may cause reduced absorption. Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Oral liquid/syrup/suspension/drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Dry syrup: Check the label for directions before use. Add boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle and shake vigorously. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Reconstituted suspension/syrup should be used within five days of preparation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of MEGAPEN KID TABLET

  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

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 Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: MEGAPEN KID TABLET may interact with sulphonamides, bacteriostatic drugs, combined oral contraceptives, drugs used to decrease uric acid (allopurinol), and pain killers (aspirin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have/had colitis (inflammation in the lining of the intestine or colon), bone marrow toxicity (blood cancer), and mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • ALLOPURINOL

Habit Forming

No

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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms of bacterial infection include chills, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Limit consuming alcohol while taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe MEGAPEN KID TABLET only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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.

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Driving

Safe

MEGAPEN KID TABLET does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET.

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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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
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FAQs

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.

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