Meningitis Act Information

Meningitis Act is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningococcal Meningitis.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Meningitis Act. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Meningitis Act side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Meningitis Act 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.

In addition, Meningitis Act's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Meningitis Act's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Meningitis Act are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Meningitis Act may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Meningitis Act is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Meningitis Act Benefits & Uses
Meningitis Act Dosage & How to Take
Meningitis Act Side Effects
Meningitis Act Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Meningitis Act with Other Drugs
Meningitis Act Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Meningitis Act
Meningitis Act Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Meningitis Act Benefits & Uses

Meningitis Act is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis

Meningitis Act 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: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Meningitis Act Related Warnings

Is the use of Meningitis Act safe for pregnant women?

Meningitis Act can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Meningitis Act, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Meningitis Act safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Meningitis Act on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Meningitis Act on the Kidneys?

Meningitis Act is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Meningitis Act on the Liver?

Meningitis Act is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Meningitis Act on the Heart?

Meningitis Act is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Meningitis Act with Other Drugs

Meningitis Act should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Meningitis Act Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meningitis Act unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
HIV/AIDS

Frequently asked Questions about Meningitis Act

Is this Meningitis Act habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Meningitis Act is addictive.

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

Meningitis Act does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Meningitis Act should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Meningitis Act is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Meningitis Act Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Meningitis Act

Taking Meningitis Act with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Meningitis Act

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Meningitis Act.

Unknown