Biobid 500mg Tablet (Ofloxacin 200mg / Ornidazole 500mg)

What is Biobid 500mg Tablet ?

Biobid Tablet is an antibiotic and is used in treating various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sinus infection and infections of the skin, ear, nose, stomach, urinary tract, etc. It contains ciprofloxacin as its active ingredient. Biobid Tablet kills the bacteria responsible for infection by blocking the action of enzymes essential for DNA replication, repair, etc. Biobid Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Taken with or without food. Biobid Tablet or other antibiotics should not be used when not sure if the infection is due to bacteria, unnecessary use of antibiotics makes it ineffective for future treatment. If stopped abruptly it may lead to relapse or return the infection.

uses

Biobid Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, lung, stomach, intestine, skin & soft tissue, bone & joint, urinary tract and also sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhoea). It used for the treatment of infections due to certain surgical procedure and septicemia in immunocompromised patients.

contraindications

If allergic to ciprofloxacin or other ingredient of Biobid Tablet.
If you are on other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin or nalidixic acid. If you are not sure about which are the medicines ask the doctor.
Taking tizanidine (a medicine used to treat muscle spasm).

Side effects of Biobid 500 MG

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach ache
Diarrhoea
Joint pain

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You may have problems with the kidney or liver.
You may have mental health problems or a history of fits.
You may have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a blood enzyme disease that affects red blood cells).
Avoid being in the sunlight for too long.
You may experience a sudden allergic reaction, pain or swelling in joints and tendinitis, stop taking Biobid Tablet and contact the doctor immediately.
You may develop sudden severe pain in the stomach, back or chest or experience severe diarrhoea after taking the medicine.
You may experience nervous system-related symptoms like confusion, sleeplessness, nightmares, thoughts of harming yourself, feeling low, anxiety, etc. Immediately seek medical advice.
You may suffer from myasthenia gravis, a condition of muscle weakness. The medicine further worsens the condition of muscle weakness.
Biobid Tablet should not be used in children and adolescents.
The medicine is known to cause tendon rupture, nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy). Be cautious and tell the doctor if you already have any of this condition before initiating the treatment.

Mode of Action of Biobid 500 MG

How Does It Work?
Ciprofloxacin in Biobid Tablet blocks the action of an enzyme essential for DNA synthesis in bacteria, inhibiting its growth, multiplication and repair.

Directions for Use of Biobid 500 MG

Biobid Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Take with or without food. It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by the doctor.