Bacstol 200 Tablet (Trimethoprim 200mg)

Overview

Bacstol 200 Tablet is used for Urinary tract bacterial infections, Respiratory tract bacterial infections and other conditions. Bacstol 200 Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Bacstol 200 Tablet contains Trimethoprim as an active ingredient.
Bacstol 200 Tablet works by killing or slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria.
Detailed information related to Bacstol 200 Tablet’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Bacstol 200 Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Urinary tract bacterial infections
Respiratory tract bacterial infections

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Bacstol 200 Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Hypersensitivity
Anaemia
Nausea
Thrush
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
High levels of potassium in the blood
Skin rashes
Sore throats or mouth ulcers
Headache
Stomatitis
Folate deficiency
Blood disorders
Bacstol 200 Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Bacstol 200 Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
Undergo regular blood tests
Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going outside

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Interactions with Bacstol 200 Tablet

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Bacstol 200 Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Bacstol 200 Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Amantadine
Azathioprine
Bendrofluazide
Clozapine
Colistin
Cyclosporin A
Dapsone
Digoxin
Ganciclovir
Glipizide
When not to use Bacstol 200 Tablet
Hypersensitivity to Bacstol 200 Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Bacstol 200 Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Allergic reactions
Breastfeeding
Pregnant
Severe renal failure

Composition and Active Ingredients

Bacstol 200 Tablet is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Trimethoprim – 200mg
Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.
Packages and Strengths
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for this information.

Frequently asked Questions

Is Bacstol 200 Tablet safe to use when pregnant?
No
Is Bacstol 200 Tablet safe while breastfeeding?
No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Bacstol 200 Tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Bacstol 200 Tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
Most medicines don’t come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government’s categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body’s dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?
Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Bacstol 200 Tablet

Missing a dose
In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.
Overdosage of Bacstol 200 Tablet
Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Bacstol 200 Tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Bacstol 200 Tablet

Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Bacstol 200 Tablet.