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Megapen Kid Tablet 10’S
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT MEGAPEN KID TABLET
MEGAPEN
KID TABLET is a combination of Ampicillin and Cloxacillin which belongs
to the group of medicines called Penicillin Antibiotics. It is used to
manage respiratory tract infections like bronchopneumonia, acute
exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, post-operative wound infections,
postoperative pulmonary infections, puerperal fever and other infections
such as septicaemia, pelvic infections, urinary tract infections, skin
and soft tissue infections, and gastrointestinal infections, bone
infections like Ex. osteomyelitis, ear, nose and throat infections.
Before
taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET inform your doctor if you have liver or
kidney disease. MEGAPEN KID TABLET is generally not recommended for use
in pregnant women unless clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before
taking it.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET is generally not recommended for
use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk.
Contact your doctor before taking.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET is not
recommended for use in neonates with jaundice and should be used with
caution in children. Contact your doctor before taking.
MEGAPEN KID TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Contact your doctor before taking.
The
most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting,
diarrhoea, stomach pain or stomach upset and skin rash. Contact your
doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
USES OF MEGAPEN KID TABLET
It is used to manage:
- infected wounds or lung infections following surgery
- respiratory tract infections
- fever associated with a bacterial infection
HOW MEGAPEN KID TABLET WORKS
MEGAPEN
KID TABLET is a combination of Ampicillin and cloxacillin where
ampicillin (has a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many
gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. It acts
through the inhibition of cell wall mucopeptide biosynthesis during the
stage of active multiplication.) Cloxacillin manages bacteria from
reproducing, which allows your body to fight only the existing bacteria.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take MEGAPEN KID TABLET as advised by your physician.
For Tablet, Capsule:Â Swallow MEGAPEN KID TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the
medicine in the specified quantity of water as mentioned on the label.
Consume the medicine immediately after reconstitution.
Your
doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending on your age, body weight and severity of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MEGAPEN KID TABLET
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting
- diarrhoea
- stomach pain or stomach upset
- skin rash, urticaria, pruritus
RARE
Stop taking MEGAPEN KID TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- allergic reaction such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and mouth causing difficulty in breathing
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea or Vomiting:
Take this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods.
Diarrhoea:
Drink
lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep you hydrated. Do
not take any medicine on your own for managing diarrhoea. Contact your
doctor if the symptom did not improve.
Stomach pain:
Try
to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take them frequently. Keep a
heating pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact
your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
There
is no adequate human data on use during pregnancy. However, studies
have not identified any risk to pregnancy or embryo-foetal development.
Contact your doctor before taking.
BREASTFEEDING
There is no adequate human data on use during lactation. Contact your doctor before taking.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
MEGAPEN KID TABLET has no effects on the ability to drive and use machinery. Contact your doctor before taking.
KIDNEY
MEGAPEN KID TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking.
LIVER
MEGAPEN KID TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking.
ALLERGY
Do
not take MEGAPEN KID TABLET if you are allergic to Ampicillin,
Cloxacillin or beta-lactam antibiotics (Ex. penicillin, cephalosporins)
or other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
MEGAPEN KID TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- are on a diet that restricts the amount of sodium
- have glandular fever and/or leukaemia
- have jaundice (in children)
Use in pediatrics:
Your
doctor will give the right dose depending on your child’s age, body
weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking MEGAPEN
KID TABLET.
Use in geriatrics:
MEGAPEN KID TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years above). Contact your doctor before taking.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Inform your physician if you are taking:
- medicines which inhibit the bacteria growth (Ex. chloramphenicol, erythromycin and tetracyclines and sulphonamides)
- medicines used to gout (Ex. probenecid, allopurinol)
- medicines used to manage pregnancy (Ex. oral contraceptives)
- acetylsalicylic acid (medicine used to manage blood clots)
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult
your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting and
diarrhoea.
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