Megatas 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Megatas Information

Megatas is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Megatas have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Megatas. 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.

Some other side effects of Megatas have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Megatas go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Megatas's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Megatas has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megatas related warnings section.

Megatas can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Megatas in conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other contraindications of Megatas have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Megatas may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Megatas Benefits & Uses

Megatas 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 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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Megatas safe for pregnant women?

Megatas is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Megatas safe during breastfeeding?

Megatas is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Megatas 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 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 on the Heart?

Side effects of Megatas rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Megatas with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Probenecid

Allopurinol

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Megatas Contraindications

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

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Hepatitis
Kidney Disease
Jaundice
Hepatic Encephalopathy

Frequently asked Questions about Megatas

Is this Megatas habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Megatas is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Megatas 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 cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Megatas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Megatas

You can take Megatas with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Megatas

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Megatas

Question over 4 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 almost 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.