Pregnancy Interaction

• Safe to use throughout pregnancy; often used to treat illnesses caused by bacteria.
• Cloxacillin
• Also, it's usually fine to use during pregnancy if a doctor says so.
• General Advice
• It is safe to take Megapen 125/125 throughout pregnancy as long as you are under a doctor's care.
• Breastfeeding: Both medicines can go into breast milk, but they are usually safe.
• Sometimes causes babies to have mild diarrhea or thrush.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does the Megapen 125 mg/125 mg Capsule do?
It can help with mild to moderate bacterial infections include skin, throat, lung, urinary, and ear infections.

Q2. Is it an antibiotic?
Yes. There are two antibiotics in it that are penicillin-based.

Q3. Is it safe to break open the capsule and mix it with food?
Not a good idea until you're told to. You should eat the whole capsule.

Q4. Can it assist with colds and the flu, which are both viral infections?
No. It only works on infections caused by bacteria.

Q5. How quickly does it work?
Things usually get better in a day or two.

Q6. Is this safe for kids?
Yes, the dose changes based on your weight. People commonly use the 125/125 pill strength for kids and minor illnesses.

Q7. What if I can't take penicillin?
Do not take Megapen if you are allergic to penicillin.

Expert Advice

• For the best absorption, take the pill on an empty stomach either one hour before or two hours after eating.
• You should still finish the whole course, even if your symptoms become better.
• Don't take this if you've ever had a bad reaction to penicillins or cephalosporins.
• If you get a rash, irritation, or swelling, let someone know straight away.
• A lot of water is good for you.
• Could cause diarrhea; talk to your doctor before using probiotics.

 Side Effects

• Feeling ill
• Puking
• Diarrhea
• Stomach problems
• Rash on the skin
• Itching
• Not as common
• Fungal infection of the mouth or vagina that causes thrush
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Serious Side Effects (Call for Help Right Away)
• A really serious allergic reaction that makes the cheeks and lips swell and makes it hard to breathe.
• Very bad skin reaction (blisters and peeling)
• Persistent or bloody diarrhea (C. difficile infection)
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (liver involvement)

 How It Works

• Ampicillin
• Penicillin is an antibiotic that kills a lot of different types of bacteria.
• It stops the bacterium from making cell walls, which kills it.
• Cloxacillin
• Penicillin that doesn't break down penicillinase
• Kills germs that make penicillinase, such Staphylococcus.
• Effect Together
• Works well against Streptococci, Staphylococci, and a lot of other gram-positive bacteria.
• Helpful for illnesses when resistance is suspected.

Medicine Interaction

• Allopurinol: More likely to cause a rash on the skin
• Oral contraceptives: Their effectiveness may go down
• Methotrexate: Higher toxicity
• Warfarin: More likely to bleed
• Tetracyclines make Ampicillin less effective.
• Probenecid: Raises levels of antibiotics
• Interaction with food
• It works best when you haven't eaten anything.

 How to Use

• Eat 1 hour before or 2 hours after.
• Take the capsule with water and swallow it whole.
• Take as directed, which is usually three to four times a day at regular intervals.
• Don't skip doses; take the whole course.
• If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you can. If it's close to the following dose, skip it.
• Don't take two dosages at the same time.

 Uses / Indications

• You can use Megapen 125 mg/125 mg Capsule to treat:
• Infections of the upper respiratory tract
• Throat infections (tonsillitis, pharyngitis)
• Otitis media, or ear infections
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissues
• Infections of the sinuses
• Bronchitis
• Infections of the urinary tract
• Infections in the mouth
• Infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci
• Mild infections requiring dual penicillin treatment