Mikadex 100 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mikadex Benefits & Uses

Mikadex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Mikadex Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Mikadex Related Warnings

Is the use of Mikadex safe for pregnant women?

Mikadex shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Mikadex safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Mikadex for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mikadex on the Kidneys?

Use of Mikadex may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Mikadex on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Mikadex on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Mikadex on the Heart?

Mikadex has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mikadex with Other Drugs

Mikadex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Mikadex Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mikadex unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Mikadex

Is this Mikadex habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mikadex has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Mikadex does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Mikadex should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Mikadex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mikadex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mikadex

Taking Mikadex with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikadex

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mikadex and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Mikadex

Question over 5 years ago

Does Mikadex cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Mikadex can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Mikadex cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Mikadex has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Mikadex?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Mikadex can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Mikadex cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Mikadex is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Mikadex will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Mikadex ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Mikadex has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.