Biophenicol 500mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries |
| Active Ingredient | Chloramphenicol (500mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Amphenicols |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OTOLOGICALS |
| Action Class | Chloramphenicol |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 600 |
FAQ
What if I don't get better after using Biophenicol 500mg?
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.
How long does Biophenicol 500mg takes to work?
Usually, Biophenicol 500mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can I stop taking Biophenicol 500mg when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Biophenicol 500mg and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if you forget to take Biophenicol Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Biophenicol 500mg, 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.
Biophenicol 500mg Capsule Reviews
Biophenicol 500mg is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Biophenicol 500mg may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. It should be taken on an empty stomach. 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.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, taste change. 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 have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
Biophenicol 500mg may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. It should be taken on an empty stomach. 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.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, taste change. 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 have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
How Biophenicol 500mg Capsule Works
Biophenicol 500mg is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the infection.
How to Use Biophenicol 500mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Biophenicol 500mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Biophenicol 500mg Capsule
- In Bacterial infections: Biophenicol 500mg 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.
Uses of Biophenicol 500mg Capsule
- Bacterial infections
Biophenicol 500mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biophenicol 500mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Biophenicol 500mg may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Biophenicol 500mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Biophenicol 500mg may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Biophenicol 500mg 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.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biophenicol 500mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Biophenicol 500mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- 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.
- Do not use Biophenicol 500mg if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Your doctor has prescribed Biophenicol 500mg to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
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