Meroclav 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 1,000.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 500.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Meroclav 250 mg tablet Meroclav 125 mg suspension

Title

  • Meroclav 500 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Health & Wellness

Description

  • Meroclav 500 mg Tablet is a combination antibiotic used for the treatment of various bacterial infections. It contains Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, and Clavulanic acid, a beta-lactamase inhibitor.

Color Options

  • White

Dimensions

  • 6mm x 6mm x 10mm

Functions

  • Treatment of pharyngitis
  • Treatment of tonsillitis
  • Treatment of bacterial infections
  • Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Protection from degradation by beta-lactamase enzymes

Materials

  • Cefuroxime
  • Clavulanic acid
  • Streptomyces clavuligerus

Dosage and Administration

  • 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adolescents and adults
  • 500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis in adolescents and adults
  • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis in adolescents and adults
  • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis in adolescents and adults
  • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections in adolescents and adults
  • 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adolescents and adults
  • 1000 mg b.i.d. single dose for uncomplicated gonorrhea in adolescents and adults
  • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for community-acquired pneumonia in adolescents and adults

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of probenecid increases the serum concentration of Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid by 50%

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Renal dysfunction (rare)
  • Anaphylaxis (rare)
  • Angioedema (rare)
  • Pruritus (rare)
  • Rash (rare)
  • Urticaria (rare)

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe for use in later pregnancy for treating urinary and other infections
  • Excreted into breast milk in small quantities

Precautions & Warnings

  • Cefuroxime should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Use caution in patients with a history of colitis

Therapeutic Class

  • Second-generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture, and out of the reach of children

Usability Features

  • Starts working within 2-3 hours
  • Effects last for an average duration of 4-8 hours
  • Safe to use during pregnancy with doctor's consultation
  • Safe to use during breastfeeding, enters breast milk at low levels

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Meroclav 500 mg Tablet is a cephalosporin antibiotic with a beta-lactamase inhibitor
  • Used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhea, and pneumonia
  • Starts working within 2-3 hours
  • Effects last for an average duration of 4-8 hours
  • Interaction with alcohol is unknown
  • No habit-forming tendencies reported
  • Safe to use during pregnancy with doctor's consultation
  • Safe to use during breastfeeding, enters breast milk at low levels
  • Prescribed to treat bacterial infections, even if they have developed resistance
  • Take with food to avoid an upset stomach
  • Stop immediately if itchy rash, swelling, or breathing difficulties occur
  • Do not use leftover medicine for future infections without consulting a doctor

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