Meroplan S Information
Meroplan S is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Meroplan S have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Meroplan S 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Meroplan S also has some side effects, the most common being Excessive sweating. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Meroplan S can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Meroplan S go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Meroplan S has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Meroplan S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Meroplan S related warnings section.
Meroplan S is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Drug Allergy, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Meroplan S contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Meroplan S with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Meroplan S is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Meroplan S Benefits & Uses
Meroplan S is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Meroplan S 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) |
|
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
|
Meroplan S Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Meroplan S is used -
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Drowsiness
- Vertigo
Common
- Excessive sweating
Meroplan S Related Warnings
-
Is the use of Meroplan S safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Meroplan S safely.
-
Is the use of Meroplan S safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Meroplan S.
-
What is the effect of Meroplan S on the Kidneys?
Meroplan S rarely affects the kidneys.
-
What is the effect of Meroplan S on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Meroplan S on the liver.
-
What is the effect of Meroplan S on the Heart?
Meroplan S is not harmful for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Meroplan S with Other Drugs
Meroplan S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Meroplan S Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meroplan S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Heart Failure
- Drug Allergy
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
- Mononucleosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Jaundice
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Meroplan S
-
Is this Meroplan S habit forming or addictive?
Meroplan S is not addictive in nature.
Meroplan S Interactions with Food and Alcohol
-
Interaction between Food and Meroplan S
Meroplan S may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
-
Interaction between Alcohol and Meroplan S
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Meroplan S and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Frequently asked Questions about Meroplan S
Question about 7 years ago
How to take Meroplan S?
Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician
Ideally, Meroplan S should be taken 3 daily or as advised by your doctor. generally, meropenem injections are given in the hospital. Precautions must be taken in patients seizures, brain disease, or kidney disease
Question about 7 years ago
Can I take Meroplan S without consulting a doctor?
Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician
Meroplan S is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Question almost 7 years ago
Does Meroplan S help in preventing cold?
Dr. , General Physician
Meroplan S does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
Question about 7 years ago
How does Meroplan S work?
Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology
Meroplan S works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Question over 6 years ago
Is Meroplan S used to treat UTI?
Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics
Yes, Meroplan S can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection or the severity of infection is very high.
See all substitutes for Meroplan S
- Maxopen XP Injection - ₹2571
- Menem S Injection - ₹2845
- Meny Plus Injection - ₹2380
- Merobax SB 1.5gm Injection - ₹1368
- Mero SB Injection - ₹848
- Merotec XP Injection - ₹950
- Pseudonam Plus Injection - ₹2800
- Sulmer Injection - ₹2714
- Eupen S Injection - ₹937
- Merimix Injection - ₹3750
- Meroplan S Injection - ₹2333
- Merotrol S Injection - ₹1476
- Meroza XP Injection - ₹3068
- Zaxter XP Injection - ₹988
- Meropenem + Sulbactam Injection - ₹1368
- Meromac Plus Injection - ₹594
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Merrem® IV (meropenem)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162
