Megasyn 250mg Capsule

Megasyn 250mg Capsule belongs to a class of medicines called penicillin antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, stomach, and kidneys, as well as sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter the body, multiply and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Megasyn 250mg Capsule contains Ampicillin, which works by inhibiting the process of bacterial cell wall synthesis that is required for its survival. Thus, Megasyn 250mg Capsule kills bacteria and helps treat bacterial infection. 

Megasyn 250mg Capsule should be taken 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food, on an empty stomach. Megasyn 250mg Capsule may cause certain common side effects such as vomiting, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects are mild and subside over time. However, if these persist, contact your doctor immediately.

Megasyn 250mg Capsule should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before Megasyn 250mg Capsule treatment. Birth control pills may not work effectively while using this medication. So, speak to your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to avoid pregnancy.

Megasyn 250mg Capsule is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. Megasyn 250mg Capsule kills the bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as meningitis, kidney infections, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, or infections of the intestines or stomach.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea

Inform your doctor immediately if you have any hypersensitive reactions, severe stomach pain, pale skin, or shortness of breath after taking Megasyn 250mg Capsule. Let your doctor know if you ever have diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, or antibiotics-induced diarrhoea. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. Megasyn 250mg Capsule may alter test results with certain medical tests. Tell your doctor before undergoing those tests that you are using Megasyn 250mg Capsule.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Megasyn 250mg Capsule should not be given with Typhoid vaccine (live), cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefazolin, cefixime, cefpodoxime, cefprozil, cephalexin; allopurinol/ probenecid (used to treat gout).

Drug-Food Interaction:  Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Megasyn 250mg Capsule as it can cause serious side effects.   

Drug-Disease Interaction: Megasyn 250mg Capsule should not be used in patients with Renal dysfunction, colitis (inflammation of the colon) and hemodialysis.

• TYPHOID VACCINE
• CEFADROXIL
• CEFACLOR
• CEFAZOLIN
• CEFIXIME
• CEFPODOXIME
• CEFPROZIL
• CEPHALEXIN
• ALLOPURINOL
• PROBENECID

• Diarrhea may happen as a side effect. Taking probiotics after completing treatment with Megasyn 250mg Capsule may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice blood stools or develop stomach cramps.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and hydrate your body.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Megasyn 250mg Capsule as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Megasyn 250mg Capsule in fighting off infections.
• Maintain good hygiene and avoid contaminated or processed food.
• Include more fibre-enriched food like whole-grain bread and brown rice in your diet. These foods can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. 
• Avoid eating too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Megasyn 250mg Capsule.

• Even if you feel better after treatment with Megasyn 250mg Capsule, do not stop taking it. This might cause the symptoms to reappear and will make the infection difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
• Make sure you drink plenty of fluids when you are sick. This will, in general, help you clear out the infection faster, protect you from dehydration, and help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking Megasyn 250mg Capsule.
• Stop taking Megasyn 250mg Capsule and consult your doctor immediately if you develop any allergic reactions such as itching, skin rash, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, and breathing difficulties.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections. Megasyn 250mg Capsule does not work against infections caused by viruses, including cold and flu.