Megamox 500mg Tablet DT
Manufacturer
Abbott
Salt Composition
Amoxycillin (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Megamox 500mg Tablet DT is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and typhoid fever.
Dosage Form
Tablet DT
Introduction
Megamox 500mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract (e.g., pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and typhoid fever. It is important to take the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Megamox 500mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Megamox 500mg Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Megamox 500mg Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Megamox 500mg Tablet DT is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
How it works
Megamox 500mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Quick Tips
Megamox 500mg Tablet DT is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Megamox 500mg Tablet DT may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
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