Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection Information

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Other than this, Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection related warnings section.

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease.

Drug reaction of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteomyelitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Meningitis

Megapen 250 mg/250 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: Osteomyelitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ampicillin (500 mg), Cloxacillin (500 mg)
Geriatric	Disease: Osteomyelitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ampicillin (500 mg), Cloxacillin (500 mg)

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Megapen will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Megapen for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Megapen. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection on the Liver?

Megapen can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Megapen on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection with Other Drugs

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Gentamicin

Mild

Azithromycin

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Asthma
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection

Is this Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection

There is no information on the effects of taking Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown