Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat diarrhea and dysentery. It prevents the growth of microorganisms to treat bacterial infections.

Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet1 and Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet2 which treat stomach and intestine infections.

Uses of Merofar Tablet

Benefits of Merofar Tablet

In Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Dysentery

Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

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Side effects of Merofar 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 Merofar

Nausea
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Metallic taste
Dark yellow to brown discoloration of urine

How to use Merofar 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. Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Avoid Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Merofar Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet

₹1.35/Tablet

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet

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₹5/tablet

270% costlier

Dezole MF 100 mg/300 mg Tablet

Alde Medi Impex Ltd

₹0.48/tablet

64% cheaper

Agyl F 100 mg/300 mg Tablet

Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹0.59/tablet

56% cheaper

Dyril Plus 100 mg/300 mg Tablet

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₹0.16/tablet

88% cheaper

Anaerid-F 100mg/300mg Tablet

Mount Mettur Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹0.77/tablet

43% cheaper

Quick tips

Merofar Tablet

Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet should be taken with food at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet affects you.
Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you experience itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

For diarrhea which antibiotic is good for kids and for dysentery which antibiotic is good for kids?

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

Dysentery with sticky white traces

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Your child may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription/advise cannot be given without diagnosis.

FAQs

Merofar Tablet

Q. Can I stop taking Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Can the use of Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet cause metallic taste?

Yes, Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet can cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be lowered by chewing sugar-free gum, mints and by brushing teeth after the meals.

Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet?

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet and for at least 3 days after stopping the medicine. Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine may cause an unpleasant reaction (Disulfiram-like reaction) with symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Merofar 100mg/300mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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