Megamentin (875+125) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Intas Pharmaceuticals. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Amoxycillin, Clavulanic Acid. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 4 Tablet and is priced at Rs 240 (arround $3.36 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Amoxycillin+ Clavulanic Acid)
Pharma Company :
Intas Pharmaceuticals
Brand Label :
Megamentin (875+125)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Clavulanic Acid-125 mg
Amoxycillin-875 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
4 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 60 INR (arround $0.84 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 240 INR (arround $3.36 US Dollar)
Drug details for Megamentin (875+125)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Megamentin (875+125) are :
Clavulanic Acid-125 mg
Amoxycillin-875 mg
Amoxycillin Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Respiratory, genito-urinary, skin and soft tissue, ENT infections due to susceptible strains of Gram negative organisms like H.influenzae, E-coli, P.mirabilis and N. gonorrhoea. Gram positive organisms like streptococci (including streptococcus faecalis) D. pneumoniae and non-penicillase producing staphylococci.
For more details on Amoxycillin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Amoxycillin..
Clavulanic Acid Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Clavulanic Acid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Clavulanic Acid..
Megamentin (875+125) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Megamentin (875+125), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Clavulanic Acid-125 mg Amoxycillin-875 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.
Megamentin (875+125) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Intas Pharmaceuticals. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Clavulanic Acid, Amoxycillin. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 4 Tablet and is priced at Rs 240 (arround $3.36 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Clavulanic Acid+ Amoxycillin)
Pharma Company :
Intas Pharmaceuticals
Brand Label :
Megamentin (875+125)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Amoxycillin-875 mg
Clavulanic Acid-125 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
4 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 60 INR (arround $0.84 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 240 INR (arround $3.36 US Dollar)
Drug details for Megamentin (875+125)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Megamentin (875+125) are :
Amoxycillin-875 mg
Clavulanic Acid-125 mg
Clavulanic Acid Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Clavulanic Acid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Clavulanic Acid..
Amoxycillin Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Respiratory, genito-urinary, skin and soft tissue, ENT infections due to susceptible strains of Gram negative organisms like H.influenzae, E-coli, P.mirabilis and N. gonorrhoea. Gram positive organisms like streptococci (including streptococcus faecalis) D. pneumoniae and non-penicillase producing staphylococci.
For more details on Amoxycillin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Amoxycillin..
Megamentin (875+125) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 23 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Megamentin (875+125), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Amoxycillin-875 mg Clavulanic Acid-125 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.