Megatin Dc Capsule
About Megatin Dc Capsule
Megatin Dc Capsule belongs to the group of 'penicillin antibiotics' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a 'broad-spectrum antibiotic' that treats various 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. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.
Megatin Dc Capsule contains two penicillin antibiotics, Ampicillin and Dicloxacillin. Megatin Dc Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Megatin Dc Capsule does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Take Megatin Dc Capsule as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, rashes, nausea, stomach pain, allergic reaction, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Before starting Megatin Dc Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Megatin Dc Capsule on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Avoid taking Megatin Dc Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Megatin Dc Capsule is used with caution in gastrointestinal diseases.
Uses of Megatin Dc Capsule
Medicinal Benefits
Megatin Dc Capsule is composed of two antibiotics, ampicillin and dicloxacillin. Megatin Dc Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Megatin Dc Capsule is bactericidal in nature. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Megatin Dc Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Megatin Dc Capsule does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Megatin Dc Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections like bacterial meningitis, intra-abdominal infection, urinary tract infection, respiratory tract infection, endocarditis, shigellosis, and typhoid fever.
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Side Effects of Megatin Dc Capsule
Drug Warnings
Before starting Megatin Dc Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any penicillin antibiotics or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Megatin Dc Capsule on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pains. Talk to your doctor before taking Megatin Dc Capsule if you had diarrhea after taking antibiotics or inflammation of the bowel. Avoid taking Megatin Dc Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Megatin Dc Capsule to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Intake of Megatin Dc Capsule may increase the risk of jaundice (liver problem) in newborn babies, so it should only be given after consulting a doctor. Megatin Dc Capsule is not recommended for eye use and is contraindicated. Megatin Dc Capsule should not be given to people with infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with a sore throat and fever) and leukemia (blood cancer).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Megatin Dc Capsule may have interaction with antibiotics (chloramphenicol, doxycycline), anticoagulants (warfarin), pain killers (aspirin), vaccines (live cholera vaccine), Anti-hypertensives (atenolol), anti-cancer (methotrexate).
Drug-Food Interaction: Megatin Dc Capsule may interact with grapefruit juice.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Megatin Dc Capsule should be used with caution in kidney diseases, liver, mononucleosis, and gastrointestinal diseases.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.