Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is used in treating skin, throat, ear, bones, urinary tract infections, and lung infections caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter and grow in the body. This bacteria can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. This medicine is also used in the treatment of resistant tubercular infections. Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension effectively treats infections caused by bacteria only and does not treat viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension contains Linezolid belonging to the oxazolidinones class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension may cause certain side effects, such as indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, metallic taste, vomiting, headache, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension should be given to your child as advised by your doctor. Do not give the child more than the prescribed dose of Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension. Generally, the dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician depending upon the type and severity of the infection.

Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension is intended for pediatric use only. Avoid giving Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, medications, and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your child’s doctor if your child has liver or kidney disease.

Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension contains linezolid. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against gram-positive bacteria. Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections in children. Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion
• Vomiting
• Headache

Drug-Drug Interactions: Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension may interact with the cephalosporin class of drugs (cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefixime, cefpodoxime, etc.), typhoid, and cholera vaccines.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before administering Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension if your child has any history of kidney or liver disease.

• CEFACLOR
• CEFIXIME
• CEFPODOXIME
• TYPHOID VACCINE
• CHOLERA VACCINE

• Include more fiber-enriched food in your child’s diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth.
• Fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
• Avoid giving too much calcium, or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Megazolid 100 Oral Suspension. 
• Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter, grow, and infect the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When your child gets infected with these germs, they can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Children with weak immune systems are more prone to infections.