Megaklar DS Suspension 250mg/5ml

About Megaklar DS Suspension 250mg/5ml

Megaklar DS Suspension Uses

• Treats bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Clears chest infections including bronchitis and pneumonia
• Manages ear and sinus infections
• Treats skin and soft tissue infections
• Used with other drugs for H. pylori stomach ulcers

Megaklar DS Suspension Benefits

• Works well for children who cannot swallow tablets
• Reaches high concentration in infected tissue
• Covers a broad range of common bacteria
• Twice daily dosing improves compliance

Doctors in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi commonly prescribe this suspension for children with recurring throat and chest infections.

Clarithromycin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. This weakens the infection so the body's immune system can clear it.

Parents should give the full course even if symptoms improve early. Stopping early can let resistant bacteria survive and return.

Drug Class

• Macrolide antibiotic

Megaklar DS Suspension 250mg/5ml formula

• Clarithromycin

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Megaklar DS Suspension 250mg/5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before every dose
• Use the marked spoon or oral syringe for accurate dosing
• Give with or without food as advised by the doctor
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve
• Keep doses evenly spaced through the day

Drug Interactions

• Statins: Clarithromycin can raise statin levels and the risk of muscle damage.
• Warfarin: Combined use can increase bleeding risk.
• Digoxin: Clarithromycin can raise digoxin levels to a toxic range.
• Colchicine: Combined use can cause serious colchicine toxicity.

Risks and warnings

• Heart rhythm: Clarithromycin can prolong the QT interval and cause irregular heartbeat in at risk patients.
• Liver function: Use with caution in patients with existing liver disease.
• Kidney impairment: Dose may need adjustment in significant kidney disease.
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and advised by a doctor.
• Allergic reaction: Stop the suspension and seek care if swelling or breathing trouble occurs.

Side Effects

• Stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Altered taste in the mouth
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Liver enzyme changes
• Irregular heartbeat in rare cases

Storage Conditions

Store Megaklar DS suspension at room temperature away from direct heat and sunlight. Do not refrigerate or freeze the reconstituted suspension unless the pharmacist advises it. Discard any unused suspension after 14 days and keep it out of reach of children.