Quick Facts for Biotil 500mg Tablet
- Chemical Class
- Intermediate spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins}
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- Action Class
- Cephalosporins: 2nd generation
Composition of Biotil 500mg Tablet
- Cefuroxime (500mg)
Uses of Biotil 500mg Tablet
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Side Effects of Biotil 500mg Tablet
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Safety Advice for Biotil 500mg Tablet
- Alcohol (SAFE): Consuming alcohol with Biotil 500 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
- Pregnancy (SAFE IF PRESCRIBED): Biotil 500 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): Biotil 500 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 Biotil 500 Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
- Driving (NOT RELEVANT): Not relevant, as Biotil 500 Tablet is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
- Kidney (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): There is limited information available on the use of Biotil 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- Liver (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): There is limited information available on the use of Biotil 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What to do if you miss a dose of Biotil 500mg Tablet
If you miss a dose of Biotil 500 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 Facts
About Biotil 500 Tablet
Biotil 500 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.Biotil 500 Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset 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. 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, increased liver enzymes, 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.
How It Works
Biotil 500 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.Biotil 500 Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset 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. 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, increased liver enzymes, 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.
How to Use
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. Biotil 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Biotil 500 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.
Storage
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Composition of Biotil 500 Tablet
Uses of Biotil 500 Tablet
Key Benefits of Biotil 500 Tablet
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections Biotil 500 Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones, joints, 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 Biotil 500 Tablet
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Biotil 500 Tablet
Consuming alcohol with Biotil 500 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Biotil 500 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.
Biotil 500 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 Biotil 500 Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Not relevant, as Biotil 500 Tablet is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
There is limited information available on the use of Biotil 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Biotil 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
- National Health Portal (India) — Government of India National Health Portal