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Macgyl O is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Macgyl O have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Macgyl O 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.
Macgyl O also has some side effects, the most common being Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Macgyl O as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Macgyl O 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.
In addition, Macgyl O's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Macgyl O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Macgyl O related warnings section.
Macgyl O can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Macgyl O in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Macgyl O are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Macgyl O with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Macgyl O is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Macgyl O 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Macgyl O safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Macgyl O without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Macgyl O safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Macgyl O. If you see any side effects, stop taking Macgyl O immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Macgyl O again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Macgyl O on the Kidneys?
Macgyl O rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Macgyl O on the Liver?
Macgyl O has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Macgyl O on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Macgyl O on the heart have been reported.
Macgyl O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Macgyl O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Macgyl O habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Macgyl O is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Macgyl O
It is safe to take Macgyl O with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Macgyl O
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Macgyl O as it can have severe side effects.
Take Macgyl O as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Macgyl O is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
Macgyl O is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
No, Macgyl O is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Do not take Macgyl O along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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