Varopen 200mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Vrovwen Biologics Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Faropenem (200mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassAlpha Amino acids derivatives
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassPenem
User Rating5.0
User Reviews530

FAQ

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What if I do not get better after using Varopen 200mg?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
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Can the use of Varopen 200mg cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Varopen 200mg 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.
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What if you forget to take Varopen Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Varopen 200mg, 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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Varopen 200mg Tablet Reviews

Varopen 200mg is an antibiotic medicine that is primarily used in the treatment of infections of the lungs and urinary tract. Additionally, it may also be used to treat skin and gynecological infections. It is usually used for infections that did not resolve with other antibiotics.

Varopen 200mg is the only medicine of its class that can be taken orally (by mouth). It may be taken with or without food. The dose and duration of treatment depend upon the severity of the infection and how you respond to the medicine. Take it at the same time each day and finish the complete course, even if you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then the infection may return or worsen.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. These are usually mild and resolve on their own. However, if they bother you or persist for a longer duration of time, please consult your doctor.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or if you have any problems related to your kidneys or liver. Let your doctor know about all other medicines you may be taking, as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.

How Varopen 200mg Tablet Works

Varopen 200mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How to Use Varopen 200mg 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. Varopen 200mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Varopen 200mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Varopen 200mg works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. Varopen 200mg usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Varopen 200mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Varopen 200mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Varopen 200mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Varopen 200mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Varopen 200mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Varopen 200mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Varopen 200mg 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.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Varopen 200mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
  • Varopen 200mg helps treat severe bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infection, skin infections and gynaecological infections.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Faropenem.
  2. CiplaMed. Faropenem [Prescribing Information].
  3. Faropenem. Jun. 2010.
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

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