MD Serine 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis. It is generally used in combination with other medicines. This medicine is used when the bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics.

MD Serine 250mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body. Mainly used for skin infections

Uses of MD Serine Tablet

Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of MD Serine Tablet

In Tuberculosis (TB)

MD Serine 250mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills the infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

How to use MD Serine 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. MD Serine 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking MD Serine 250mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

MD Serine 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

MD Serine 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

MD Serine 250mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

MD Serine 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of MD Serine 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of MD Serine 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of MD Serine 250mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take MD Serine Tablet?

If you miss a dose of MD Serine 250mg Tablet, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

MD Serine 250mg Tablet is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of tuberculosis.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
MD Serine 250mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking MD Serine 250mg Tablet as this may worsen the side effects.
During treatment, you will need to have regular blood tests to monitor your kidney and liver function, blood cell counts and the amount of medicine in your blood.
Stop taking MD Serine 250mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you experience skin rashes, headaches, tremor, fits, problems with speech or movement, depression, or other changes in mood, thoughts or behavior.
Do not stop taking this medicine until your doctor tells you to.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Isoxazolines derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cell wall active agent

Patient concerns

Fever n cold. Suggest medicine

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

For child consult pediatrician not md physician but md pediatrics doctor

Please help me for incrasing my hight

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Contact MD Medicine doctor

I had a boil kind on left upper chest and as well near arm pit of left area which got bursted and heeling down whereas near upper chest still not fully reduced. suggested for FNAC and Culture tests. Culture test found to be no bacteria growth. Attaching all the reports. Generl Physician Doctor suggested to approach pulmologist and he suggested to take Forecox tablets. But after starting taking this medicine I am feeling too much drowsy and almost sleeping continuously. Please suggest alternative to this drug or should I continue or stop using this.

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Sir Thank you for sharing your concern with me. The reports is suggestive of tuberculosis, I suggest you should consult a MD Medicie doctor for the start of treatment.

FAQs

Should MD Serine 250mg Tablet be taken with or without food?

Take MD Serine 250mg Tablet by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (every 12 hours) for the first 2 weeks. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.

Who should not take MD Serine 250mg Tablet?

MD Serine 250mg Tablet should not be taken by people who have a history of seizures or psychiatric disorders, as it may worsen these conditions. It should also be used with caution in people with kidney or liver disease.

Is a prescription required for buying MD Serine 250mg Tablet?

Yes, MD Serine 250mg Tablet is a prescription drug and can only be obtained with a doctor's prescription.

Can MD Serine 250mg Tablet cause anemia?

Yes, MD Serine 250mg Tablet has been associated in a few instances with vitamin B and/or folic–acid deficiency, megaloblastic anemia, and sideroblastic anemia. If evidence of anemia develops during treatment, appropriate studies, and therapy should be instituted.

Can I take alcohol while taking MD Serine 250mg Tablet?

No, avoid alcohol while on treatment with MD Serine 250mg Tablet since it increases the risk of seizures.

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