Balotime 100mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Mankind Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient	Balofloxacin (100mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	555

FAQ

Can the use of Balotime 100mg increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Balotime 100mg is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Balotime 100mg. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Balotime 100mg when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Balotime 100mg and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Balotime 100mg cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Balotime 100mg 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 you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

What if you forget to take Balotime Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Balotime 100mg, 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.

Balotime 100mg Tablet Reviews

Balotime 100mg is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It kills the infection causing microorganisms and cures the infection.

Balotime 100mg should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.

You may have allergic reactions, altered liver function tests, stomach pain and nausea as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine 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. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while taking this medication.

How Balotime 100mg Tablet Works

Balotime 100mg is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

How to Use Balotime 100mg Tablet

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. Balotime 100mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Balotime 100mg Tablet

In Bacterial infections: Balotime 100mg is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. It usually makes you feel better quite quickly. You must continue the treatment as prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Balotime 100mg Tablet

Bacterial infections

Balotime 100mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Balotime 100mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Balotime 100mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Balotime 100mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Balotime 100mg 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.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Balotime 100mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Balotime 100mg does not cause any harmful side effects.

Quick Tips

Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Discontinue Balotime 100mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Your doctor has prescribed Balotime 100mg to cure your infection and improve 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.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.