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Megatas 50 Tablet ER Information

Megatas 50 Tablet ER is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Megatas 50 Tablet ER have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Megatas 50 Tablet ER. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Megatas 50 Tablet ER side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Megatas 50 Tablet ER are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Megatas 50 Tablet ER has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Megatas 50 Tablet ER has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megatas 50 Tablet ER related warnings section.

Megatas 50 Tablet ER is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Megatas 50 Tablet ER are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Megatas 50 Tablet ER may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Megatas 50 Tablet ER is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Megatas 50 Tablet ER Benefits & Uses

Megatas 50 Tablet ER is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Megatas 50 Tablet ER 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid

Megatas 50 Tablet ER Related Warnings

Is the use of Megatas 50 Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?

Megatas is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Megatas 50 Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?

Megatas is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Megatas 50 Tablet ER on the Kidneys?

Megatas may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Megatas 50 Tablet ER on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Megatas. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Megatas 50 Tablet ER on the Heart?

Side effects of Megatas rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Megatas 50 Tablet ER Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megatas 50 Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Hepatitis
Kidney Disease
Jaundice
Hepatic Encephalopathy

Frequently asked Questions about Megatas 50 Tablet ER

Is this Megatas 50 Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Megatas 50 Tablet ER is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Megatas 50 Tablet ER. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Megatas 50 Tablet ER should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Megatas 50 Tablet ER cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Megatas 50 Tablet ER Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Megatas 50 Tablet ER

You can take Megatas 50 Tablet ER with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Megatas 50 Tablet ER

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Megatas 50 Tablet ER with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Megatas 50 Tablet ER

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Megatas with cough medicine?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Megatas can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Megatas cause sleepiness?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Megatas does not cause sleepiness. However, if you feel or experience sleepiness or drowsiness after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Megatas cause stomach upset?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Megatas?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Megatas is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Megatas cause diarrhea?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Megatas can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.