Medical Description
Marzon Tablet contains a combination of Ampicillin and Sulbactam, also known as Sultamicillin. It is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, throat, and skin caused by various susceptible strains of bacteria. Marzon Tablet belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotic. It inhibits the formation of the cell wall and kills the various susceptible bacterial organisms. Take this tablet as prescribed and for the prescribed duration. The common side effects of Marzon Tablet is diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and gas. If you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens, contact your doctor immediately. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements your take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from.
Uses of Marzon Tablet
Marzon Tablet is used for the treatment of various infections such as stomach, skin and soft tissue, bone and joint, upper and lower respiratory tract, ENT, urinary tract, pyelonephritis and gonorrhoea.
Contraindications of Marzon Tablet
If you are allergic to Ampicillin, Sulbactam, any of the penicillin or any other component of Marzon Tablet
Side effects of Marzon Tablet
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Headache
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Diarrhoea
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Vomiting
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Abdominal pain
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Nausea
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Rash
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Skin irritation
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Fungal infection
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Precautions and Warnings of Marzon Tablet
Pregnancy
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Can I take Marzon Tablet during pregnancy?
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The component of Marzon Tablet can cross the placenta. However, there is limited information about the effect of Marzon Tablet on pregnancy. The use of Marzon Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby unless prescribed by the doctor after considering it to be safe and necessary during the pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
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Can I take Marzon Tablet while breastfeeding?
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Components of Marzon Tablet pass into the breastmilk and it may cause harm to the newborn baby. Hence, do not consume this medicine if you are breastfeeding unless considered safe and necessary by your doctor.
Driving
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Can I drive if I have consumed Marzon Tablet?
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The effect of Marzon Tablet on the ability to drive is not known. However, if you experience headache, drowsiness after consuming this medicine, avoid driving.
Alcohol
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Can I consume alcohol with Marzon Tablet?
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No, it is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Marzon Tablet. It can lead to serious consequences.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You had an allergic reaction after taking any antibiotic.
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You experience any other effect after taking Marzon Tablet.
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You have any liver, kidney or blood disease.
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You experience fungal infection after taking Marzon Tablet.
Mode of Action of Marzon Tablet
How Does It Work?
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Marzon Tablet contains two components, Sulbactam and Ampicillin.
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Ampicillin is an antibiotic which inhibits the formation of bacterial cell wall resulting in bacterial death.
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Sulbactam irreversibly inhibits a chemical substance β-lactamase produced by bacterial cells, which decreases the antibiotic activity. Thus, Sulbactam prevents the reduction of ampicillin activity when used in combination.
Directions for Use of Marzon Tablet
Marzon Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Marzon Tablet
Interactions with other medicines
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Concurrent use of allopurinol (uric acid lowering medicine) and Marzon Tablet increases the incidence of rash.
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Marzon Tablet can alter the effect of blood-thinning medicine such as warfarin.
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Other antibiotics such as chloramphenicol, erythromycin, sulfonamides and tetracyclines can interfere with the action of Marzon Tablet when co-administered.
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Marzon Tablet can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptive medicine.
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The effect of immunosuppressive medicines such as methotrexate, leucovorin increases when used concomitantly with Marzon Tablet. Thus, close monitoring must be needed.
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The effect of medicines used to treat gout such as probenecid increases with Marzon Tablet.
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Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid interactions.
Storage and disposal of Marzon Tablet
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Store at temperature below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
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Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Marzon Tablet
Overdose
There is limited information available about symptoms of overdose. However, excess of Marzon Tablet may cause severe diarrhoea, nausea, headache, vomiting, rash and fits. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of Marzon Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s already time for the next dose, skip the missed one and follow the regular dosing schedule
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