Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Information

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia, Meningitis, Stomach Infection. Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Mahacillin Benefits & Uses
Mahacillin Dosage & How to Take
Mahacillin Side Effects
Mahacillin Related Warnings
Mahacillin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Mahacillin
Mahacillin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 37.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Mahacillin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Mahacillin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Use of Mahacillin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Mahacillin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Mahacillin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection

Is this Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahacillin 500 Mg Injection

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild