Mikacin

Injection · Aristo
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Mikacin is a injection made by Aristo that contains Amikacin 100 to 500 mg (several strengths). Amikacin is a antibiotic injection (aminoglycoside): treats serious bacterial infections; given by injection.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Amikacin100 to 500 mg (several strengths)

What it is used for

Treats serious bacterial infections; given by injection.

How it works

An aminoglycoside antibiotic injection for serious hospital infections and drug-resistant TB.

How to take it

Given into a vein or muscle by a health professional, with blood level and kidney checks.

Common side effects

  • Pain at injection site
  • Nausea

Get medical help straight away if

  • Hearing changes, ringing in the ears or dizziness
  • Much less urine
  • Muscle weakness

Be careful

Can affect hearing and kidneys; given and monitored by a health professional.

Other medicines and interactions

Kidney and ear damage more likely with furosemide, vancomycin and other aminoglycosides.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoided in pregnancy because it can damage the baby's hearing. Little is absorbed by a breastfed baby.

Common questions

What is Mikacin?

Mikacin is a injection by Aristo containing Amikacin 100 to 500 mg (several strengths).

What is Mikacin used for?

Treats serious bacterial infections; given by injection.

How should I take Mikacin?

Given into a vein or muscle by a health professional, with blood level and kidney checks. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Mikacin?

Common side effects include: Pain at injection site, nausea. Get medical help straight away for: Hearing changes, ringing in the ears or dizziness, much less urine, muscle weakness.

Does Mikacin need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Mikacin in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Avoided in pregnancy because it can damage the baby's hearing. Little is absorbed by a breastfed baby.

What are the substitutes for Mikacin?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.