M Cid C: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

M Cid C Information

M Cid C is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. M Cid C also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of M Cid C. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of M Cid C include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of M Cid C have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of M Cid C go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that M Cid C has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, M Cid C's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the M Cid C related warnings section.

M Cid C can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid M Cid C in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other contraindications of M Cid C have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of M Cid C with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that M Cid C is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

M Cid C Benefits & Uses

M Cid C is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis

Other Benefits

M Cid C 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

M Cid C Related Warnings

Is the use of M Cid C safe for pregnant women?

M Cid C may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take M Cid C again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of M Cid C safe during breastfeeding?

Taking M Cid C may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. M Cid C should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of M Cid C on the Kidneys?

M Cid C rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of M Cid C on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of M Cid C on the liver, information on safety of M Cid C for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of M Cid C on the Heart?

You can take M Cid C without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of M Cid C with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Phenobarbital

Alfuzosin

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Omeprazole

Apomorphine

Apomorphine Tablet

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Warfarin

Escitalopram

Prednisolone

Moderate

Mild

Amitriptyline

Probenecid

M Cid C Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about M Cid C

Is this M Cid C habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of M Cid C has not been reported.

M Cid C Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and M Cid C

Taking M Cid C with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and M Cid C

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

Frequently asked Questions about M Cid C

Question almost 6 years ago

What is M Cid C?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

M Cid C is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take M Cid C?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

M Cid C can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can i take M Cid C with ibuprofen?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, M Cid C and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue M Cid C on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuation of M Cid C on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Does M Cid C treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, M Cid C cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because M Cid C is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).

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