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compositionComposition:LINEZOLID-100MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml
Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml
Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues, lungs (pneumonia) and bloodstream infections. It is effective against difficult-to-treat infections, including those resistant to some other antibiotics, ensuring better recovery in children when used as prescribed.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

LINEZOLID-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Megazolid 100 mg Suspension

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), skin and soft tissues. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter and grow in the body.

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension contains Linezolid, which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, thereby killing the bacteria.

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension may cause certain side effects, such as indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, metallic taste, vomiting, headache, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your paediatrician.

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is intended for pediatric use only. Avoid giving Megazolid 100 mg Suspension to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, medications, and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Megazolid 100 mg Suspension

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is used to effectively treat various bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Megazolid 100 mg Suspension are as follows:

  • Treats pneumonia: Megazolid 100 mg Suspension helps clear bacterial infections in the lungs, improving breathing and reducing fever and cough.
  • Manages skin and soft tissue infections: Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, reducing redness, swelling, and pain.

Key Benefits

  • Treats serious bacterial infections in children.
  • Effective against skin and soft tissue infections.
  • Helps treat pneumonia (lung infections).
  • Used in bloodstream infections caused by resistant bacteria.
  • Works against certain bacteria that do not respond to other antibiotics.
  • Stops bacterial growth and helps clear the infection.
  • Supports faster recovery when taken as prescribed.

Directions for Use

  • Megazolid 100 mg Suspension can be administered with or without food as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Check the label for directions before use. Shake the bottle well to loosen the powder and add water provided with this pack up to the mark on the bottle and shake well. Administer the prescribed dose using a measuring cup.
  • Use the reconstituted solution within the specified period on the label.

How Megazolid 100 mg Suspension Works

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension contains linezolid, a member of the oxazolidinone class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and damaging it. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections.
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If your child has liver disease, inform your doctor before using Megazolid 100 mg Suspension.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If your child has kidney disease, inform your doctor before using Megazolid 100 mg Suspension.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine. Do not give more than the recommended dose to your child.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Consult a doctor before use if your child has heart problems. The doctor can assess any risks or interactions based on your child’s full medical history.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is specifically for children use and is not meant for geriatric patients.

What if I have taken an overdose of Megazolid 100 mg Suspension

Do not administer more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, it may cause serious side effects or poisoning. If you suspect that you may have overdosed on Megazolid 100 mg Suspension or observe any side effects, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. No specific side effects have been reported under these circumstances.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy eating habits:

  • Serve home-cooked, freshly made meals rather than ones that have been kept or stored.
  • To aid in healing, ensure your diet is well-balanced with fruits, vegetables, healthy grains, and sufficient protein.
  • Encourage adequate water intake to prevent dehydration, unless your physician prescribes otherwise.

Physical activity:

  • Encourage gentle activities such as stretching, strolling, or light play, depending on the child's energy level.
  • Avoid rough playing and vigorous exercise while the infection and therapy are ongoing.
  • Ensure your child gets enough sleep and rest to aid in their recovery.

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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Megazolid 100 mg Suspension to start to work: Megazolid 100 mg Suspension shows its action within 1-2 hours of administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Megazolid 100 mg Suspension last: Megazolid 100 mg Suspension effect lasts for 12-15 hours.

What if you forget to take Megazolid 100 mg Suspension

If you miss administering a dose to your child, give it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Megazolid 100 mg Suspension out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid giving Megazolid 100 mg Suspension to your child if she/he is allergic to any of its components.
  • Before administration, inform the paediatrician about all the OTC medicines, including other vitamin supplements, that your child is taking.
  • Also, inform your doctor if your child has liver- or kidney-related issues before administration.
  • Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is intended for use in children. Hence, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking this solution.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medicines, vaccines, OTC drugs or vitamins, as there may be an interaction.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before administering Megazolid 100 mg Suspension if your child has any history of kidney or liver disease.

LinezolidSafinamide
Critical
LinezolidFluvoxamine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LinezolidSafinamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Safinamide with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Safinamide with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidFluvoxamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml with Fluvoxamine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome( a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml with Fluvoxamine is not recommended but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination (seeing & hearing things that do not exist), seizure(fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor (shaking of hands & legs), incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidImipramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Coadministration of Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml with Imipramine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml and Imipramine together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, hallucinations, seizures, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidCarbamazepine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Using Carbamazepine with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml can cause serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carbamazepine and Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidTetrabenazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Coadministration of Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml and Tetrabenazine can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml and Tetrabenazine together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidAtomoxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Using Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml together with atomoxetine can cause high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml with Atomoxetine is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LinezolidVortioxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Co-administration of Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml with Vortioxetine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml with Vortioxetine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidOxcarbazepine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
When Oxcarbazepine is taken with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml, it can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarbazepine with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
LinezolidDuloxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Duloxetine with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Duloxetine with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml is not recommended, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidTapentadol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml:
Using Tapentadol together with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tapentadol with Megazolid 100 mg Suspension 30 ml is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is used in treating skin, throat, ear, bones, urinary tract infections, and lung infections caused by bacteria.

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections.

No, Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is not used to treat viral infections. Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension can cause diarrhoea in children. Megazolid 100 mg Suspension is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria, but it can also affect the useful bacteria in your intestine or stomach and lead to diarrhoea. If your child has diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrheal medicine unless your paediatrician tells you to.

Megazolid 100 mg Suspension may cause certain side effects, such as indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, metallic taste, vomiting, headache, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your paediatrician.

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  • Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

    MPharma., PhD

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