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Merigenta is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream, Injection, Drops. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Merigenta has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Merigenta 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Merigenta as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Merigenta go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merigenta is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Merigenta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Merigenta related warnings section.
Merigenta can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Merigenta in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease.
Besides this, Merigenta may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Merigenta is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Merigenta 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 Merigenta safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Merigenta. If you are pregnant, do not take Merigenta without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Merigenta safe during breastfeeding?
Merigenta is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Merigenta on the Kidneys?
Merigenta rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merigenta on the Liver?
Using Merigenta does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Merigenta on the Heart?
Merigenta is not harmful for the heart.
Merigenta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Merigenta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merigenta habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Merigenta.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merigenta, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Merigenta can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Merigenta only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Merigenta cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Merigenta
Taking Merigenta with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merigenta
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Merigenta and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.
Merigenta contains gentamicin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive. Hence in this way, Merigenta kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Yes, Merigenta is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis). It effectively treats the symptoms of pink eye. Since it is a prescription drug you should use it only on your doctor's advice.
No, Merigenta does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.
Yes Merigenta is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to Salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748