Microcetin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections. However, it will not treat a viral infection.

Microcetin 250mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it.

The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back.

Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotics. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid the use of Microcetin 250mg Capsule or consult their doctor.

Microcetin 250mg Capsule may cause a condition called grey baby syndrome, where the baby’s skin appears grey, and the baby is listless and weak. This may be fatal and requires immediate medical attention.

Uses of Microcetin Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Microcetin Capsule

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Microcetin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Microcetin Capsule

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 Microcetin

Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Microcetin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Microcetin 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Microcetin Capsule works

Microcetin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins (50S ribosomal unit) required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria but prevents them from increasing in numbers (bacteriostatic) and eventually clears up the infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Microcetin 250mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Microcetin 250mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Microcetin 250mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Microcetin 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Microcetin 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Microcetin 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Microcetin 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Microcetin 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Microcetin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Microcetin 250mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Do not use Microcetin 250mg Capsule if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amphenicols

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Chloramphenicol

Interaction with drugs

Taking Microcetin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route) Severe

Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Chloramphenicol. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after di... More

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Chloramphenicol. Please consult your doctor. Chloramphenicol may reduce the effic... More

Glimepiride (Oral Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor ... More

Phenytoin (Oral Route) Moderate

Do not consume Phenytoin with Chloramphenicol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy, numbness, tingling, weakness, confusion, or seizur... More

Clozapine (Oral Route) Moderate

Do not consume Clozapine with Chloramphenicol. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood cell count frequently. Concurrent use may increase the risk of lo... More

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

How long does Microcetin 250mg Capsule takes to work?

Usually, Microcetin 250mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Microcetin 250mg Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform them if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Microcetin 250mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Microcetin 250mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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