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Mebatic Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Diarrhoea, Dysentery are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Mebatic Syrup have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Mebatic Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mebatic Syrup include Headache, Dizziness, Constipation. Normally, these side effects of Mebatic Syrup are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Mebatic Syrup's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mebatic Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Mebatic Syrup contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Mebatic Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mebatic Syrup, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Mebatic Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Mebatic Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Mebatic can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Mebatic Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Mebatic can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Mebatic Syrup on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Mebatic can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Mebatic Syrup on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Mebatic. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Mebatic only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Mebatic Syrup on the Heart?
Mebatic may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Mebatic Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mebatic Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mebatic Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Mebatic Syrup is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Mebatic Syrup. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mebatic Syrup is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mebatic Syrup is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mebatic Syrup
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Mebatic Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mebatic Syrup
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mebatic Syrup with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Mebatic on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Mebatic is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.
Yes, Mebatic can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Mebatic for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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