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Meroplan S is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Meroplan S have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Meroplan S 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Meroplan S also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Meroplan S can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Meroplan S 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.
It is also important to note that Meroplan S has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Meroplan S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Meroplan S related warnings section.
Meroplan S is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Drug Allergy, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Meroplan S contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Meroplan S with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Meroplan S is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Meroplan S 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Meroplan S safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Meroplan S safely.
Is the use of Meroplan S safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Meroplan S.
What is the effect of Meroplan S on the Kidneys?
Meroplan S rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Meroplan S on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Meroplan S on the liver.
What is the effect of Meroplan S on the Heart?
Meroplan S is not harmful for the heart.
Meroplan S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meroplan S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meroplan S habit forming or addictive?
Meroplan S is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Meroplan S
Meroplan S may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meroplan S
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Meroplan S and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Meroplan S is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Meroplan S can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.
Discontinuing Meroplan S in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing problem and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Meroplan S can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection or the severity of infection is very high.
Yes, [Medicine[ can cause fever. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience high fever after taking this drug, then you are highly recommended to consult a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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