Marcillin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections, including sinusitis, strep throat, pneumonia, respiratory tract, ear infections, dental abscesses, skin infections, and STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis, infections of the genital and urinary tract.
Marcillin kills bacteria by destroying the cell walls of the invading microorganisms. However, moil is not effective against viruses and fungi and there are a number of bacteria, the so-called "super bugs", that are resistant to penicillin antibiotics including Marcillin.
MARCILLIN CAUTION
If you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, check with your physician before taking Marcillin.
People with Cystic fibrosis are more prone to side effects from penicillin antibiotic like Marcillin.
Those who are using oral contraceptives should switch to other methods of contraceptives while taking Marcillin.
MARCILLIN WARNING
If you have ever had asthma, hives, hay fever, or other allergic reaction to penicillin consult with your physician before taking Marcillin.
Stop taking Marcillin if you experience reactions such as rash, fever, itching, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and or sores on the genitals.
It is imperative to take Marcillin for the entire course your physician has prescribed. Even if you feel better, you should to continue taking Marcillin.
Marcillin should not be taken on an empty stomach.
Tell your physician if you have ever had asthma, colitis, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease before taking Marcillin.
MARCILLIN SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects of Marcillin may include upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, colitis, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, hives, liver problems and jaundice, fungal infections, rash, tooth discoloration in children, and appetite loss.
MARCILLIN AND PREGNANCY
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking Marcillin.
Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Marcillin.
MARCILLIN INTERACTION
Check with your doctor before combining Marcillin with the following:
Antacids
Beta-blockers
Blood thinning
drugs
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
NSAIDs like Aleve or
ibuprofen
Oral contraceptives
Probenecid
Tetracycline
Do not
take Marcillin with carbonated drinks or fruit juice.
Marcillin may cause vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to take daily multivitamins while taking Marcillin.
MARCILLIN DOSES
ADULTS
250-1000mg every 6 hours.
CHILDREN
25-100mg per pound of body weight, in 4-6 divided doses,
daily.
MARCILLIN OVERDOSE
Symptoms of Marcillin overdose may include short breath, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting.
If you suspect Marcillin overdose, seek medical attention right away.
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