Mikatax 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mikatax Benefits & Uses

Mikatax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Mikatax 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: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Mikatax Related Warnings

Is the use of Mikatax safe for pregnant women?

Mikatax should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Mikatax safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Mikatax for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mikatax on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Mikatax can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Mikatax on the Liver?

Mikatax may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Mikatax on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Mikatax on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mikatax with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mikatax Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Mikatax

Is this Mikatax habit forming or addictive?

Mikatax does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Mikatax only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Mikatax for mental disorders.

No

Mikatax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mikatax

Taking Mikatax with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikatax

Information about the interaction of Mikatax and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Mikatax

Question over 4 years ago

Does Mikatax cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Mikatax is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Mikatax will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Mikatax work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Mikatax is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Mikatax cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Mikatax does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Mikatax?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Mikatax. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Mikatax please inform your doctor immediately.