Megamycin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Megamycin Information

Megamycin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Megamycin have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Megamycin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Megamycin include Rash, Itching or burning, Allergic reaction. Such side effects of Megamycin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Megamycin's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Mild while nursing. In addition, Megamycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Megamycin related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Megamycin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Megamycin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Megamycin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Megamycin Benefits & Uses
Megamycin Dosage & How to Take
Megamycin Side Effects
Megamycin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Megamycin with Other Drugs
Megamycin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Megamycin
Megamycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Megamycin Benefits & Uses

Megamycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)

Other Benefits

Megamycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg cloxacillin in one vial
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg cloxacillin in one vial
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg cloxacillin in one vial
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg cloxacillin in one vial

Megamycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Megamycin is used -

Common

Rash
Itching or burning
Allergic reaction
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea

Megamycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Megamycin safe for pregnant women?

Megamycin has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Megamycin safe during breastfeeding?

Megamycin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Megamycin on the Kidneys?

Megamycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Megamycin on the Liver?

Megamycin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Megamycin on the Heart?

Megamycin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Megamycin with Other Drugs

Megamycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Allopurinol

Moderate

Ciprofloxacin

Erythromycin

Megamycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megamycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Megamycin

Is this Megamycin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Megamycin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Megamycin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Megamycin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Megamycin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Megamycin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Megamycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Megamycin

Taking Megamycin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Megamycin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Megamycin.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Megamycin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Megamycin cause weight loss?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Rarely Megamycin causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Megamycin over-the-counter?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, you can not buy Megamycin over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Megamycin with cough medicine?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Megamycin can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Megamycin?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Megamycin is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.