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Merigenta Eye Drop is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Merigenta Eye Drop have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Merigenta Eye Drop is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Merigenta Eye Drop have been listed ahead. These side effects of Merigenta Eye Drop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Merigenta Eye Drop's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Merigenta Eye Drop related warnings talks about Merigenta Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Merigenta Eye Drop is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Merigenta Eye Drop have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Merigenta Eye Drop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Merigenta Eye Drop 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 Eye Drop 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 Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Merigenta is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Merigenta Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Merigenta rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Merigenta Eye Drop on the Liver?
Using Merigenta does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Merigenta Eye Drop 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 Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Merigenta Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Merigenta Eye Drop.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Merigenta Eye Drop, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Merigenta Eye Drop can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Merigenta Eye Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Merigenta Eye Drop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Merigenta Eye Drop
Taking Merigenta Eye Drop with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merigenta Eye Drop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Merigenta Eye Drop 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