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Merocide is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Meningioma. Merocide also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Merocide. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Merocide also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. While these are the most often observed Merocide side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Merocide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merocide is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Merocide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Merocide related warnings section.
Merocide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Merocide have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Merocide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Merocide is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Merocide 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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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Merocide is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Merocide safe for pregnant women?
Merocide can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Merocide, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Merocide safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Merocide. Immediately discontinue Merocide if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Merocide on the Kidneys?
Merocide rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merocide on the Liver?
Merocide does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Merocide on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Merocide for the heart.
Merocide 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 Merocide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merocide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Merocide is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merocide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Merocide only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Merocide in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Merocide
Taking Merocide with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merocide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Merocide with alcohol.
Merocide does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
No, you can not buy Merocide over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Merocide 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.
Merocide is a brand name for Meropenem and available in injection form. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called carbapenem antibiotics. Merocide is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, lung and bronchial infections, meningitis, skin and abdominal (stomach area) infections.
Ideally, Merocide should be taken 3 daily or as advised by your doctor. generally, meropenem injections are given in the hospital. Precautions must be taken in patients seizures, brain disease, or kidney disease
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience