Bestocin 250mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	BestoChem Formulations India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Erythromycin (250mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Macrolides
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Macrolides
User Rating	4.1
User Reviews	437

FAQ

What if you forget to take Bestocin Injection?

If you miss a dose of Bestocin 250mg, consult your doctor.

Bestocin 250mg Injection Reviews

Bestocin 250mg is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve the symptoms and cures the infection.

Bestocin 250mg is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and vomiting. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

How Bestocin 250mg Injection Works

Bestocin 250mg 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.

How to Use Bestocin 250mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Bestocin 250mg Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Bestocin 250mg is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Uses of Bestocin 250mg Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Bestocin 250mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Bestocin 250mg 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.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bestocin 250mg.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Bestocin 250mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bestocin 250mg is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver ^CAUTION

Bestocin 250mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bestocin 250mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.

Driving ^SAFE

Bestocin 250mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Bestocin 250mg 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 diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Quick Tips

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 has prescribed Bestocin 250mg to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
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.
Stop taking Bestocin 250mg and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

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