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Mycocin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Capsule, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Mycocin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mycocin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Mycocin include Skin Rash, Headache, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mycocin as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mycocin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mycocin is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mycocin related warnings talks about Mycocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mycocin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Eczema as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mycocin contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Mycocin with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mycocin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mycocin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mycocin is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mycocin safe for pregnant women?
Mycocin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Mycocin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Mycocin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Mycocin on the Kidneys?
Mycocin 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.
What is the effect of Mycocin on the Liver?
Mycocin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Mycocin on the Heart?
Mycocin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mycocin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mycocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mycocin habit forming or addictive?
Mycocin is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Mycocin
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mycocin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mycocin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mycocin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Mycocin 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.
Yes, you can take Mycocin with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Mycocin should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Mycocin works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infections.
Rarely Mycocin causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 657, 658, 702, 712, 721, 722, 723, 762
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