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Maktax 500mg Tablet


Product introduction

Maktax 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs( eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Maktax 500mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Benefits of Maktax Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Maktax 500mg Tablet is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Maktax Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Maktax

  • Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

How to use Maktax Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Maktax 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Maktax 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maktax 500mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Maktax 500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Maktax 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maktax 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Maktax 500mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Maktax 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Maktax 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Maktax 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Maktax 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
  • Discontinue Maktax 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Patient concerns

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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FAQs

Is Maktax 500mg Tablet safe?

Maktax 500mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How long does Maktax 500mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Maktax 500mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Who should not take Maktax 500mg Tablet?

Maktax 500mg Tablet should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Maktax 500mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Maktax 500mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

What if I do not get better after using Maktax 500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

For how long does Maktax 500mg Tablet stay in the body?

Usually, Maktax 500mg Tablet stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.

Is Maktax 500mg Tablet effective?

Maktax 500mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Maktax 500mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

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References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 230-31.
  2. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Makcur Laboratories Ltd.
Address: CORPORATE OFFICE: No. 9/1, Magnet Corporate Park,Nr. Sola Bridge, Off. S.G.Highway, Ahmedabad – 380054 Gujarat.INDIA
Country of origin: India

MRP
28
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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