Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Information

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia, Meningitis, Stomach Infection. Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia
Meningitis
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Endocarditis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Shigellosis
Pus

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection 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
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 37.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Mahacillin on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Mahacillin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Mahacillin can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Mahacillin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Mahacillin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection with Other Drugs

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection

Is this Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection has not been reported.

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

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild