Macoflo 200mg Tablet

Macoflo 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. Macoflo 200mg Tablet is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.

Give Macoflo 200mg Tablet to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child's age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's time for the next dose.

In some cases, minor and temporary side effects may be experienced after the intake of this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rash, and headache. Usually, these effects subside once your child's body adapts to the medicine. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child's doctor without any delay.

Narrate your child's complete medical history to your child's doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart-problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child's overall treatment.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Macoflo 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Macoflo 200mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of StayHappi

• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhea

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Macoflo 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Macoflo 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. These defects hamper the multiplication of the bacteria and affect its survival as well. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

• Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
• Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Macoflo 200mg Tablet as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
• Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
• Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
• Discontinue Macoflo 200mg Tablet and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
• Only give Macoflo 200mg Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

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