Megapen Capsule (Ampicillin 250mg / Cloxacillin 250mg)

Medical Description

Megapen 500mg capsule contains Ampicillin and Cloxacillin as their active ingredients. It is an antibiotic further classified into the ‘Penicillin’ class of antibiotics. Megapen 500mg capsule is used to treat bacterial infection of lungs, throat, airways, skin, soft tissues, bone, ear, nose, wounds after surgery caused due to organisms. The medicine inhibits the growth and kills the infection-causing bacteria.

Uses of Megapen Strip Of 10 Capsules

Megapen 500mg capsules is used to treat bacterial infections of lungs, throat, airways, skin and soft tissue, bone, ear, nose, blood and other bacterial infections.
It is used to treat infection of wounds and lungs after surgery.

Contraindications of Megapen Strip Of 10 Capsules

If you are allergic to Ampicillin, Cloxacillin or other ingredients of Megapen 500mg capsule.
If you are allergic to antibiotics like Cefixime, Cefpodoxime, Amoxicillin.
Megapen 500mg capsule must never be used for eye infections and eye contact must be avoided.

Side effects of Megapen Strip Of 10 Capsules

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Skin allergies with itching, rashes, red bumps and blister

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have an allergy to Penicillins.
You suffer from allergic reactions and skin rashes after taking the medicine.
You suffer from watery diarrhoea or severe stomach pain, immediately stop the medicine and consult the doctor.
You develop infections while taking the medicine.
You have kidney problems.
You must not give the medicine to newborn babies suffering from jaundice.
It is advised to complete the course and not skip a dose even if you feel better.

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Mode of Action of Megapen Strip Of 10 Capsules

How Does It Work?
Megapen 500mg capsule inhibits the formation of the outer membrane of bacteria and kills the bacteria responsible for the infection.

Directions for Use of Megapen Strip Of 10 Capsules

Megapen 500mg capsule must be taken as a whole with a glass of water at a fixed time to gain optimal benefit. It must not be broken, crushed or chewed.

Interactions of Megapen Strip Of 10 Capsules

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines affect the way Megapen-500 mg capsule or Megapen-500 mg capsule itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
You suffer from skin allergies if you are taking medications like Allopurinol along with the medicine.
Antibiotics like Chloramphenicol, Azithromycin, Sulphonamides, Doxycycline interfere with the way the medicine works.
The medicine affects how oral contraceptive medication works. Thus, it is advised to use physical contraceptive measures like condoms.
Other medicines like Probenecid, Sulfasalazine and Aspirin.

Storage and disposal of Megapen Strip Of 10 Capsules

Store at a dry place at or below 25°C.
Keep it away from children.

Dosage of Megapen Strip Of 10 Capsules

Overdose
An overdose of Megapen 500mg capsule may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you think you have taken too much of the medicine than prescribed, inform the doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with a regular dose schedule. Avoid taking a double dose of the medicine to compensate for the missed one.