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Mekocefal 250 is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as: urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections,... The drug is used orally. Patients need to use prescription drugs to get the best treatment effect.
1. What is Mekocefal 250?
Mekocefal 250 is an antibiotic belonging to the Cephalosporin group, with the main active ingredient being Cefadroxil. The drug is produced in oral powder form with the content of 250mg Cefadroxil.Mekocefal 250 is effective against gram-positive bacteria such as: Staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus (except methicillin-resistant streptococcus) and some gram-negative bacteria such as: E.coli, Shigella, Proteus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Mekocefal 250 drug works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, causing the bacteria without a wall to be destroyed.
Currently, Mekocefal 250 is indicated for use in the following cases:
Treatment of urinary tract infections: urethritis, cystitis, acute and chronic pyelonephritis. Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections and ENT diseases such as: acute and chronic otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis,... Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections: Inflammation lobar pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia,... Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections: Abscess, lymphadenitis, erysipelas and boils,... Treatment of infections Bone and joint bacteria such as: Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin antibiotics or allergic to any of the ingredients in Mekocefal 250 should not use the drug to treat the disease.
2. How to use Mekocefal 250?
Mekocefal 250 is produced in powder form, so it should be used orally.
Dosage varies according to age and weight of each person, specifically:
For adults and children over 40kg: Use from 1 - 2g/day, equivalent to 4 - 8 packs of medicine . Patients can take the drug once or divided into 2 times a day. For children under 40kg: Use from 25-50mg/kg per day. For children over 6 years old: Take 1g of the drug equivalent to 4 packs/day, divided into 2 oral doses. For children from 1 to 6 years old: Use 2 sachets/day, equivalent to 500mg, divided into 2 times, 1 pack each time. For children under 1 year: Use 25mg/kg per day, divided into 2-3 oral doses. For those who are elderly or have kidney disease, it is necessary to ask a doctor to adjust the dose of the drug accordingly. Patients in this category should not increase or decrease the dose of Mekocefal 250 on their own.
3. Side effects of the drug Mekocefal 250
Mekocefal 250 is quite safe to use at all ages. However, in some cases, there may be some side effects such as:
Digestive disorders: Possible nausea, vomiting and rarely diarrhea. Hypersensitivity reactions: Rashes and urticaria may occur but are rare. Genital itching, vaginitis and neutropenia. These side effects of Mekocefal 250 usually go away after the patient stops using the drug. However, the patient needs to monitor for abnormal signs and immediately notify the doctor when necessary for advice and support.
4. Note when using Mekocefal 250
Patients with a history of liver failure, severe renal failure should be cautious when using Mekocefal 250. Concomitant use of Mekocefal 250 with diuretics such as Furosemide, Aminoside may increase nephrotoxicity. Therefore, patients should not use them at the same time. Cholestyramine reduces the absorption of Mekocefal 250. Probenecid reduces the elimination of Mekocefal 250 from the body. The drug Mekocefal 250 does not affect the nerves, does not cause phenomena such as headache, drowsiness and does not reduce the user's ability to stay awake. Therefore, people who work with machinery or drive vehicles can use Mekocefal 250. Long-term use of Mekocefal 250 can cause superinfection due to the growth of non-susceptible bacteria. exceed. When using Mekocefal 250, if an allergic reaction occurs, it should be discontinued and appropriate therapy should be instituted. Using Mekocefal 250 together with other bacteriostatic antibiotics such as Tetracycline, Sulfonamide, Erythromycin or Chloramphenicol may occur antagonism. Therefore, these drugs should not be combined in the treatment of the disease. Mekocefal 250 is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Therefore, Mekocefal 250 reduces the effect of other drugs. In summary, Mekocefal 250 is a Cephalosporin antibiotic that is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, etc. Caused by gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Candlestick. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use and consult a doctor before taking Mekocefal 250.
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