Biomycin 500mg Tablet (Clarithromycin 500mg)

What is Biomycin 500mg Tablet?

Biomycin Tablet is used in various infections on the body like the skin, soft tissue, chest and stomach infections. It contains clarithromycin which is an antibiotic medicine. It acts by stopping the multiplication of bacteria. Do not take Biomycin Tablet if you are having an allergy, abnormal heart rhythm, liver or kidney problems, low potassium or taking medicines for allergy. Do not use it in children below 12 years of age. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in the correct doses and for the exact duration as prescribed. Before using Biomycin Tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

uses

Biomycin Tablet is used for the treatment of various infections in the body like infections of the throat, sinus, skin, soft tissue, chest (infection of lungs and windpipe).
It is also used in the treatment of ulcers in the intestine caused by bacteria known as helicobacter pylori. It is also used for pneumonia as well as for skin infections.

contraindications

If you have any history of allergy to any of the contents of Biomycin Tablet or other macrolide antibiotics.
If you have any abnormality in the heart rhythm like ventricular arrhythmia or QT prolongation.
If you have any member in the family having a history of abnormal heart rhythm or QT prolongation.
If you have any liver and/or kidney problems.
If you are taking medicines such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride or pimozide (as these medicine along with Biomycin Tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
If you are taking other medicines which may produce abnormal heart rhythm.
If you have low potassium levels in the blood.
If you are taking medicines like ergotamine, dihydroergotamine (for migraine), colchicine (for gout), ticagrelor, ranolazine (for prevention of heart attack and stroke), lovastatin, simvastatin (chole…

Side effects of Biomycin 500 MG

Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Headache
Dizziness
Skin rash
Loss of Appetite
Loss of taste
Breathlessness

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Precautions and Warnings of Biomycin 500 MG

Pregnancy
Q:Can I take Biomycin Tablet during pregnancy?
A:Always consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby. After careful clinical examination and evaluating risk-benefit aspects by the doctor, Biomycin Tablet will be prescribed if necessary. Avoid self-medication.

Breast Feeding
Q:Can I take Biomycin Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:There is limited data related to the safety of Biomycin Tablet in breastfeeding mothers. Hence, it is not advisable to use this medicine before consulting your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Driving
Q:Can I drive if I have consumed Biomycin Tablet?
A:Biomycin Tablet may cause dizziness, headache, tiredness or feel sick. Any of these side effects would reduce your ability to react, so do not drive or use machinery if you are taking this medicine.

Alcohol
Q:Can I drive if I have consumed Biomycin Tablet?
A:The chances of dizziness increase if you take Biomycin Tablet with alcohol. Even alcohol adds on the side effects related to the liver with concomitant use of this medicine. So, avoid using this medicine with alcohol.

Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
You have an allergy to lincomycin or clindamycin like antibiotics.
You have abnormal liver or kidney functions.
You have or had a history of any heart problems.
Your blood magnesium level has previously been low.
You have severe or prolonged diarrhoea (pseudomembranous colitis) during or after taking Biomycin Tablet.
You have used Biomycin Tablet before on several occasions or for a long time.
You have signs and symptoms of liver disease such as loss of appetite, jaundice, dark urine, itching or abdomen pain.
You are using a combination of Biomycin Tablet and benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, triazolam and midazolam (medicines used in brain-related diseases).
You take other medicines which affect your hearing function.
In case of severe acute hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin peeling with increase chances of infection), your doctor may disc…
It is not recommended to use Biomycin Tablet in children below 12 years of age.

Mode of Action of Biomycin 500 MG

How Does It Work?
Biomycin Tablet is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. These bacteria also need growth and multiplication for their survival. Clarithromycin being antibiotic medicine halts their growth by blocking the protein synthesis process in them. Thus, their growth and multiplication get arrested and eventually it helps to treat the infectious conditions.

Directions for Use of Biomycin 500 MG

Take Biomycin Tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water. Do not break or chew the medicine.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
If you are taking it once a day, then always take this medicine at the same time like in the early morning before breakfast.
Even after improvement of symptoms continue taking this medicine for the period your doctor has prescribed to control the symptoms and as a preventive measure.

Interactions of Biomycin 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way Biomycin Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Especially, if you are taking medicines such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride or pimozide. (as these medicines along with Biomycin Tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
Concomitant use of Biomycin Tablet with other medicines like Digoxin, Quinidine, disopyramide, Verapamil (used in heart problems) may cause abnormal heart rhythm.
The use of Biomycin Tablet with nateglinide, repaglinide or insulin (treatment of diabetes) can result in further lowering of blood glucose levels. Hence, if the combination is used then the blood sugar levels should be monitored.
The effect of Carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate (medicines to treat epilepsy or fits) and Theophylline (used in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) increases when used together with this medicine.
Concomitant used of Warfarin, Phenprocoumon (blood-thinning medicines) with Biomycin Tablet may increase the chances of bleeding.