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Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet

Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet

Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefadroxil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections.

Take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet as prescribed. The dose and duration of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

Uses of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections. Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew the tablet/capsule.Dispersible tablet/Tablet DT: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Do not take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have intestinal problems, kidney or liver dysfunction. Do not take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet causes dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet may interact with antibiotics (tetracycline, erythromycin, and chloramphenicol), and diuretics.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures, dialysis, kidney or liver dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TETRACYCLINE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Special Advise

  • Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet might affect certain laboratory test results such as the Coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and cause sickness. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. However, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Drive only if you are alert, and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending on the age and severity of the infection.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - BI21510

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FAQs

Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections.
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Cefadroxil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections.
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet may cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Do not stop taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed for you. It is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Nausea could be a side-effect of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet. Take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet with food if you experience nausea. Stick to simple, bland foods and avoid spicy foods to cope with nausea.
Do not take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.

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