Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.

Expert advice for Maclong Tablet
Maclong will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Maclong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Maclong an antibiotic?
Maclong is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Maclong prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.

Q. Can I take Maclong with food?
Maclong is to be taken on an empty stomach at least 15 minutes before a meal. The Maclong tablets should be taken with good amount of water.

Q. Does Maclong treat streptococcal throat infection?
Maclong is used to treat throat infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is also indicated for other upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis and sinusitis. If you think you are suffering from a streptococcal throat infection, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis before the start of antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Maclong with codeine?
Maclong can be taken with codeine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Maclong treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Maclong can treat lower urinary tract infections i.e. infections of the urinary bladder and urethra. However, please consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition as it is important to diagnose the infection before start of antibiotics.

Q. Is Maclong safe?
Maclong is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Maclong contain penicillin?
Maclong does not contain penicillin. Maclong belongs to a group of antibiotics known as macrolides.

Q. Does Maclong affect the contraceptive pill (birth control pills)?
Maclong can decrease the level or effect of estradiol (a component of contraceptive pill) by affecting the normal bacteria in the gut and you may need to take an extra precaution. Please consult your doctor before taking Maclong with the contraceptive pills.

Q. Does Maclong make you drowsy?
Maclong is not known to cause drowsiness. However, dizziness may occur when you have just started taking Maclong. Hence, driving, operating machinery or other skillful activities should be avoided if you feel drowsy.

Q. Does Maclong treat Chlamydia?
Maclong is active against chlamydia species and is used for the treatment of infections caused by chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment if you have been diagnosed with chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Maclong contain sulfur?
Maclong does not contain sulfur. Please refer to the package insert for more information on the components.

Q. Can I take Maclong with alcohol?
As with other medicines, it is not recommended to take Maclong with alcohol, although there are no drug interactions reported. Please talk to your doctor before taking alcohol with any medicine.

Q. Can I take Maclong with paracetamol?
Maclong can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Maclong with ibuprofen?
Maclong can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Maclong with pseudoephedrine?
Maclong can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Maclong safe during pregnancy?
The safety of Maclong in pregnant women has not been established. Maclong should be taken during pregnancy only if it is considered necessary to be used by your doctor.

Q. Is Maclong a penicillin?
Maclong is not a penicillin. Maclong is a macrolide antibiotic.

Q. Is Maclong same as erythromycin?
Maclong and erythromycin are two different antibiotics which belong to the same group known as macrolides. However, they differ in the way they behave in the body. Maclong, as compared to erythromycin, is more acid-stable and reaches better concentrations in blood and is active against more bacteria as compared to erythromycin. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Maclong safe for breastfeeding?
Small amounts of Maclong are excreted in the breast milk. Either breastfeeding or treatment of the mother should be discontinued as necessary. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding and you are advised to take Maclong.