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Mycocin Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Mycocin Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Mycocin Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mycocin Capsule include Skin Rash, Headache, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mycocin Capsule as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mycocin Capsule 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.
It is also important to note that Mycocin Capsule has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mycocin Capsule related warnings talks about Mycocin Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mycocin Capsule is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Eczema are examples of such conditions. The section on Mycocin Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Mycocin Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mycocin Capsule, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Mycocin Capsule 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mycocin Capsule is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mycocin Capsule 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 Capsule 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 Capsule 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 Capsule 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 Capsule on the Heart?
Mycocin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mycocin Capsule 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 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mycocin Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Mycocin Capsule is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Mycocin Capsule
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mycocin Capsule, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mycocin Capsule
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mycocin Capsule 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
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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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