MEGATIN DC CAP - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for MEGATIN DC CAP and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives for MEGATIN DC CAP
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 11.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

MEGATIN DC CAP is a Schedule H antibiotic.

MEGATIN DC CAP is composed of: AMPICILLIN (250.0 MG), DICLOXACILLIN (250.0 MG)

Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Ampicillin is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections such as bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, or infections of the stomach or intestines.

Dicloxacillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. Dicloxacillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or staphylococcal infections.

Usage

AMPICILLIN is generally used to treat: Bladder Infection, Pneumonia, Meningitis

DICLOXACILLIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Staphylococcal Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

MEGATIN DC CAP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for MEGATIN DC CAP and its Constituents

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Take ampicillin on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, any allergy, asthma, blood disease, intestinal inflammation, stomach problems, hay fever, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid long-term or repeated use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DICLOXACILLIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

AMPICILLIN : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Mouth Soreness
DICLOXACILLIN : Fever, Arms Joint Pain, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion

Rare Side-Effects

AMPICILLIN : Skin Rash, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Easy Bruising, Throat Soreness, Fever, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Disease Interactions

DICLOXACILLIN can interfere with: Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Colitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Hypernatremia, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Disease

Technical Classification

AMPICILLIN is categorized as: AMINOPENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
DICLOXACILLIN is categorized as: PENICILLINASE RESISTANT PENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for MEGATIN DC CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMCLOX CAPULE	INR 69.02 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG
AMPILOX 250MG/250MG CAP	INR 66 for 10 CAPSULES	DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG
AMPILOX 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 15.37 for 1 INJECTION	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG
AMPILOX PAEDIATRIC 250MG/250MG INJ	INR 13.46 for 1 INJECTION	DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG
AMPOXID 250MG/250MG CAP	INR 27.47 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG
BAXIN D 250MG/250MG CAP	INR 59.5 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG
BROADICLOX NOVO 250MG/250MG CAP	INR 51 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG
MAHACLOXIN 250MG/250MG CAP	INR 70 for 10 CAPSULES	DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG
MEGATIN DC CAP	INR 35.75 for 10 CAPSULES	DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG
TOPCLOX 250MG/250MG CAP	INR 31.25 for 10 CAPSULES	DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG
VERSATILLIN DC 250MG/250MG CAP	INR 36.25 for 10 CAPSULES	DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMPILOX 100MG/25MG INJ	INR 19.36 for 1 INJECTION	AMPICILLIN 100.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 25.0 MG
AMPILOX 125MG/125MG CAPTAB	INR 55.34 for 8 CAPTABS	DICLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG
AMPILOX 125MG/125MG INJ	INR 13.46 for 1 INJECTION	DICLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG
AMPILOX 125MG/125MG SYP	INR 44.75 for 60 ML SYRUP	DICLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG
AMPILOX 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 20.12 for 10 ML INJECTION	AMPICILLIN 500.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 500.0 MG
AMPILOX 50MG/25MG INJ	INR 11.78 for 1 INJECTION	AMPICILLIN 50.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 25.0 MG
AMPILOX DS 500MG/500MG INJ	INR 20.12 for 1 INJECTION	AMPICILLIN 500.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 500.0 MG
AMPILOX DS 500MG/500MG TAB	INR 133 for 10 TABLETS	AMPICILLIN 500.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 500.0 MG
AMPILOX INJ	INR 20.12 for	AMPICILLIN 500 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 500 MG
AMPILOX KID 125MG/125MG TAB	INR 27 for 10 TABLETS	AMPICILLIN 125.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG
AMPILOX LB CAP	INR 64 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES
AMPILOX NEONATAL 50MG/25MG INJ	INR 13 for 1 INJECTION	AMPICILLIN 50.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN 25.0 MG
BICLOX D CAP	INR 57.3 for 10 CAPSULES	DICLOXACILLIN , AMPICILLIN
CLOXAID D CAP	INR 66 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN , DICLOXACILLIN
GERCICLOX DC CAP	INR 70 for 10 CAPSULES	AMPICILLIN , DICLOXACILLIN
LUPICLOX TAB DT	INR 32.5 for 10 TABLET DT	AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN
MAGNACILLINXP CAP	INR 46.5 for 10 CAPSULES	DICLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
MAHACLOXIN INJ	INR 7.5 for 1 INJECTION	AMPICILLIN 500.0 MG, DICLOXACILLIN