Bacstol 100 Tablet
1 Strip of 10 Tablet
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Trimethoprim (100mg)
Bacstol Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.
Introduction:
Bacstol Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Some people may develop side effects like skin rash, vomiting, mouth ulcers, hives (urticaria) and headache. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests while you are on this medication.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
How to Use:
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. Bacstol Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it Works:
Bacstol Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.
Quick Tips:
Interacting Drugs:
FAQs:
Introduction:
Bacstol Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Some people may develop side effects like skin rash, vomiting, mouth ulcers, hives (urticaria) and headache. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests while you are on this medication.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
How to Use:
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. Bacstol Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it Works:
Bacstol Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.
Quick Tips:
- Your doctor has prescribed Bacstol Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests while you are on this medication.
- Do not take Bacstol Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interacting Drugs:
- Chlorpropamide
- Glibenclamide
- Gliclazide
- Glimepiride
FAQs:
- How long does it take for Bacstol Tablet to start showing its effects?
Bacstol Tablet typically begins to work soon after administration. However, it may take a few days to completely eliminate the harmful bacteria and provide noticeable relief from symptoms. - What if I don't experience improvement after using Bacstol Tablet?
If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment, or if your symptoms worsen while taking Bacstol Tablet, consult your doctor for further guidance and potential adjustments to your treatment plan. - Can I discontinue Bacstol Tablet once my symptoms subside?
No, it is essential to complete the full course of treatment with Bacstol Tablet, even if you experience relief from symptoms. Stopping treatment prematurely may lead to incomplete eradication of the infection, potentially resulting in relapse or complications.
Alcohol Warning:
Consuming alcohol with Bacstol Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy Warning:
Bacstol 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.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Bacstol 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. There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.
Consuming alcohol with Bacstol Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy Warning:
Bacstol 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.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Bacstol 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. There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.
Bacstol 100 Tablet
1 Strip of 10 Tablet
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Trimethoprim (100mg)