Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT

Last Updated: August 3rd, 2023

Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT is a product of Cipla Ltd

Composition: Ampicillin (125mg) + Cloxacillin (125mg)

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All Details About Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT

Description:

Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT contains two active antibiotics that are effective against a multitude of bacterial infections, including those of the ears, nose, sinus, tonsils, throat, lungs, heart, skin, and bones. It can also effectively treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.

Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT works best on an empty stomach, so try to give it to your child 30 minutes to 1 hour before they eat. However, give it with food if it upsets your child’s stomach. It is generally given three times a day. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, repeat the dose when your child feels better. However, do not double the dose if it is the time for the next dose.

Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects almost always go away on their own. But, in case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without a delay.

Tell your child’s doctor if your child has had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, and kidney malfunction. Information of your child’s medical history will help the dose make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects:

Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Ordinary side effects of Megaclox

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Allergy

Warning & Precautions:

Kidney

CAUTION

Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT is recommended.

FAQs:

Q. Is it safe to give Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT to children suffering from jaundice?

It is advised not to give Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.

Q. Is Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?

No, it is not advised to give Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT if your child is suffering from infectious mononucleosis or even leukemia as Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT can lead to the development of skin rashes.

Q. Can I give Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT to my child repeatedly for a long time?

Giving your child Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Moreover, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT can make the bacteria resistant. Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT to your child exactly as prescribed.

Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT?

Although rare, Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT may cause some serious side effects such as skin rash, allergy, superinfection, bleeding problems, seizures, and blood cell abnormalities. In case your child develops any of these symptoms, consult the doctor at the earliest.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT?

Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Megaclox 125mg/125mg Tablet DT ?

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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