Merosure O ER 300 Tablet (Faropenem 300mg)

INTRODUCTION

MEROSURE O ER 300MG contains Faropenem which belongs to a group of medicines called carbapenem beta-lactam antibiotics. It kills the bacteria by inhibiting the formation of outer coating of bacteria (bacterial cell wall). As a result, that the bacterial cell wall is weakened and ruptures and thereby killing the bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract including nose, ears, lungs, tonsils. It is also used to treat the kidney and bladder infections, prostate infections and various skin infections.

Always take this medicine as directed by physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of therapy depending upon your age, weight and condition. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Tell your doctor, if you are taking or taken or might take any other medicines. Some of the most common side effects of MEROSURE O ER 300MG include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rashes, kidney impairment, severe allergic reactions, breathing trouble, dizziness, low blood pressure, liver problems, muscle pain and vitamin deficiency.

USES OF MEROSURE O ER 300MG

Treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections and gynecological infections

HOW MEROSURE O ER 300MG WORKS

It kills the bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall (outer coating of bacteria) formation. As a result, that the bacterial cell wall is weakened and ruptures and thereby killing the bacteria.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take this medicine as directed by physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of therapy depending upon your age, weight and condition. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEROSURE O ER 300MG

COMMON
Diarrhea, nausea
Abdominal pain
Kidney impairment
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Severe allergic reactions
Breathing trouble
Dizziness
Ringing in the ear
Sweating, redness (flushing) of the whole body
Swelling of the body
Low blood pressure
Muscle pain, headache, drowsiness
Vitamin deficiency

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HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Abdominal pain:

Try to rest and relax. You can eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent meals. Keeping a heat pad on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Nausea:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Diarrhea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or juice, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any medicines without speaking to a doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
MEROSURE O ER 300MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

BREASTFEEDING
MEROSURE O ER 300MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
This medicine has no influence on the driving or using machines.

ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with MEROSURE O ER 300MG.

KIDNEY
MEROSURE O ER 300MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER
MEROSURE O ER 300MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Do not take if you are allergic to this medicine.

OTHERS

Do not take MEROSURE O ER 300MG if you:

Suffer from hereditary problems of the galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose galactose malabsorption

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking or recently taken or might take any other medicines.