Pregnancy Interaction

• Considered safe for pregnant women; often used to treat bacterial infections.
• Cloxacillin
• Also usually safe, but only when a doctor says to use it.
• Overall Advice
• When a doctor says it's okay, Megapen 250/250 Capsule is safe to take throughout pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding: Both parts go into the milk in little amounts. It's normally safe, but it can cause mild diarrhea or thrush in babies.
• Watch babies for diarrhea or yeast infections.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is Megapen 250/250 Capsule for?
It is used to treat bacterial infections include skin, throat, respiratory, urinary tract, and certain staphylococcal infections.

Q2. Is Megapen an antibiotic?
Yes. There are two antibiotics in the penicillin category in it.

Q3. Is it okay to take it on an empty stomach?
Yes. Taking it on an empty stomach (one hour before or two hours after eating) is the best way to get the most out of it.

Q4. Does it work on viruses like the flu or cold?
No. It only acts against infections caused by bacteria.

Q5. When will I start to feel better?
Usually within 24 to 48 hours, however it depends on how bad the infection is.

Q6. Is it safe for kids?
Yes, however a doctor must change the dose based on weight.

Q7. What if I can't take penicillin?
If you know you are allergic to penicillin, do not use Megapen.

Expert Advice

• For optimal results, take on an empty stomach.
• Even if your symptoms become better, you should finish the complete course of antibiotics.
• If you have a history of asthma, allergies, or kidney illness, let your doctor know.
• If you have a rash, swelling, itching, or trouble breathing, stop treatment and get help.
• To stay hydrated, drink a lot of fluids.
• If you have diarrhea that is caused by antibiotics, talk to your doctor first and then take probiotics.
• Don't take antacids too close to the dose.

 Side Effects

• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Pain in the stomach
• A little rash
• Itching
• Not as Common
• Fungal infections of the mouth or vagina (thrush)
• Pain in the joints
• Fever
• Serious Side Effects (Get Medical Help Right Away)
• Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction.
• Blisters or peeling skin (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
• Diarrhea that keeps coming back or is bloody (C. difficile infection)
• Skin and eyes turning yellow (liver involvement)

 How It Works

• An antibiotic that works on a wide range of bacteria
• Stops the building of bacterial cell walls, which kills the bacterium.
• Cloxacillin
• Antibiotic that doesn't work against penicillinase
• Works against Staphylococcus species that make penicillinase.
• Action Together
• Offers good protection against both Staphylococci and Streptococci.
• Useful when there is a suspicion of resistance to simple penicillins.

Medicine Interaction

• Allopurinol: Greater likelihood of skin rash
• Methotrexate: More harmful
• Oral contraceptives: Effectiveness may decrease
• Warfarin: Higher risk of bleeding
• Probenecid: raises the levels of antibiotics
• Tetracyclines: Make Ampicillin less effective
• Interaction with Food
• For optimum absorption, take it on an empty stomach.

 How to Use

• One hour before meals or two hours after meals.
• Take the capsule with water and swallow it whole.
• Take as directed, usually 3–4 times a day, at regular intervals.
• Don't miss any dosages.
• Take your medicine soon if you miss a dose. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip it and don't take two doses.
• Finish the whole course.

Uses / indications

• The Megapen 250 mg/250 mg Capsule is used for:
• Throat infections, like tonsillitis and pharyngitis
• Infections of the respiratory tract
• Otitis media, or ear infections
• Sinusitis
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• Infections of the bones and joints
• Infections of the urinary tract
• Infections in the mouth
• Infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci
• Infections after surgery
• Bacterial infections that are mild to moderate and need two types of penicillin to treat