Bicef 500 DT Tablet
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Product introduction
Bicef 500 DT Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Bicef 500 DT Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Bicef 500 DT Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Bicef Tablet DT
Benefits of Bicef Tablet DT
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Bicef 500 DT Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Bicef Tablet DT
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 Bicef
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Bicef Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Bicef 500 DT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Bicef Tablet DT works
Bicef 500 DT Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Bicef 500 DT Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bicef 500 DT Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bicef 500 DT 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.
Avoid prolonged use of Bicef 500 DT Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Bicef 500 DT Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bicef 500 DT Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bicef 500 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bicef 500 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bicef 500 DT Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bicef 500 DT Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Bicef Tablet DT?
If you miss a dose of Bicef 500 DT 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.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Bicef 500 DT 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.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Discontinue Bicef 500 DT Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Bicef 500 DT Tablet
Twice A Day
95%
Once A Day
5%
What are you using Bicef Tablet DT for?
Bacterial inf*
85%
Others
15%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Average
42%
Excellent
33%
Poor
25%
What were the side-effects while using Bicef 500 DT Tablet?
No Side Effec*
17%
Nausea
17%
Sleepiness
17%
Diarrhea
17%
Constipation
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Bicef Tablet DT?
With food
100%
Please rate Bicef 500 DT Tablet on price
Expensive
42%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
25%
FAQs
Can the use of Bicef 500 DT Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Bicef 500 DT Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if Bicef 500 DT Tablet doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Bicef 500 DT Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Bicef 500 DT Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
What if I don't get better after using Bicef 500 DT Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Bicef 500 DT Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Bicef 500 DT Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Is Bicef 500 DT Tablet good for urinary tract infection?
Bicef 500 DT Tablet is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
Is Bicef 500 DT Tablet safe?
Bicef 500 DT Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
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Country of origin: India
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