MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET

MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, bone, soft tissue, joints, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body.
 
MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET is a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of amoxicillin against the bacteria. Together, MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET helps in treating bacterial infections. 
 
Take MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET as prescribed. The dose and duration of MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before taking MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET to prevent unpleasant side effects. MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor; the dose and duration may vary depending upon the child’s weight and severity of the infection. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET is a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid. MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics. MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, bone, soft tissue, joints, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. Amoxicillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of amoxicillin against the bacteria. Together, MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET helps in treating bacterial infections. MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

• Skin rashes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Bloating
• Gas

Do not take MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of the contents or if you have jaundice. Inform your doctor if you have glandular fever, inflammation of the intestine, fits, liver/kidney problems or if you are unable to pass urine regularly. Consult your doctor before taking MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Drug Interaction: MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET may have interaction with anti-gout (allopurinol, probenecid), anticoagulants (warfarin), anti-cancer (methotrexate), and immunosuppressant (mycophenolate mofetil).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET may have interactions with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever), haemodialysis, and liver and kidney dysfunction.

• ALLOPURINOL
• PROBENECID
• WARFARIN
• METHOTREXATE
• MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
• Avoid usage of tobacco.

• MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET might affect blood and urine tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking MEGAMENTIN 375MG TABLET.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.