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Megapen 100/50 Drops is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Megapen 100/50 Drops have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Megapen 100/50 Drops is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
The most common side effects of Megapen 100/50 Drops are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Megapen 100/50 Drops have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Megapen 100/50 Drops 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 Megapen 100/50 Drops is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Megapen 100/50 Drops has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megapen 100/50 Drops related warnings section.
Megapen 100/50 Drops is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Megapen 100/50 Drops have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Megapen 100/50 Drops, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Megapen 100/50 Drops 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.
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Is the use of Megapen 100/50 Drops safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Megapen will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Megapen 100/50 Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Megapen for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Megapen 100/50 Drops on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Megapen. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Megapen 100/50 Drops on the Liver?
Megapen can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Megapen 100/50 Drops on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Megapen on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megapen 100/50 Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megapen 100/50 Drops habit forming or addictive?
Megapen 100/50 Drops does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Megapen 100/50 Drops you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Megapen 100/50 Drops only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Megapen 100/50 Drops is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Megapen 100/50 Drops
There is no information on the effects of taking Megapen 100/50 Drops with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megapen 100/50 Drops
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megapen 100/50 Drops and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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