Merocil TZ 1000mg/125mg Injection

Short Description

Merocil TZ 1000mg/125mg Injection is a combination of two antibiotic medicines used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, brain, and others.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Merocil TZ 1000mg/125mg Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. Get the injection as long as your doctor has prescribed it to get the most benefit from it. If you stop getting the injection, the infection may return or worsen. Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or local redness and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Rash Local redness and swelling at the site of injection

Breastfeeding Warning

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding to make sure it is safe for you and the developing baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant to make sure it is safe for you and the developing baby.

Meropenem is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive. Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It works by blocking an enzyme (beta-lactamase) produced by bacteria to inactivate antibiotics.

You have been prescribed Merocil TZ 1000mg/125mg Injection to treat various bacterial infections. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Stick to simple meals Avoid rich or spicy food and drink plenty of water while taking this medicine. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Merocil TZ 1000mg/125mg Injection. This medicine can reduce the effectiveness of oral typhoid vaccine. If you are due to have any vaccinations, make sure the person treating you knows that you are taking this antibiotic. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are receiving Merocil TZ 1000mg/125mg Injection.