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Merigenta 0.1% Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Merigenta 0.1% Cream have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Merigenta 0.1% Cream. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Merigenta 0.1% Cream have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Merigenta 0.1% Cream normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merigenta 0.1% Cream is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Merigenta 0.1% Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Merigenta 0.1% Cream is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Merigenta 0.1% Cream with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Merigenta 0.1% Cream is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Merigenta 0.1% Cream 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Merigenta 0.1% Cream 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 0.1% Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Merigenta is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Merigenta 0.1% Cream on the Kidneys?
Merigenta rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merigenta 0.1% Cream on the Liver?
Using Merigenta does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Merigenta 0.1% Cream on the Heart?
Merigenta is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Merigenta 0.1% Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merigenta 0.1% Cream habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Merigenta 0.1% Cream.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merigenta 0.1% Cream, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Merigenta 0.1% Cream can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Merigenta 0.1% Cream only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Merigenta 0.1% Cream cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Merigenta 0.1% Cream
Taking Merigenta 0.1% Cream with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merigenta 0.1% Cream
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Merigenta 0.1% Cream 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.
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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
