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Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet 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 125/125 Kid Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet related warnings section.
Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet is used to treat the following -
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 Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet 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.
Is the use of Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Megapen for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet 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.
What is the effect of Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet 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.
What is the effect of Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Megapen on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megapen 125/125 Kid Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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