Costini 1000mg Tablet belongs to a class of antibacterial medications called 'nitroimidazoles', which kill infection-causing germs, mainly protozoans & bacteria. Costini 1000mg Tablet is used to cure certain infections caused by microbes, especially bacteria/Protozoa, such as infection of the intestines or vagina. It is also used to treat certain sexually transmitted infections. Microbes are minute living creatures that can cause harmful effects on human beings when they enter our bodies. They induce damage by producing harmful chemicals called toxins or multiply inside healthy cells, leading to their death in the process. Costini 1000mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Costini 1000mg Tablet is selectively harmful to germs that don't require oxygen to survive, especially protozoa and bacteria. Costini 1000mg Tablet kills microbes by entering their cells and generating harmful molecules that damage germ's DNA (Protozoans & bacteria) & hence kill them.

The dose and duration of Costini 1000mg Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, tremors and headaches. 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 Costini 1000mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Costini 1000mg 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 Costini 1000mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Costini 1000mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. Costini 1000mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Costini 1000mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Costini 1000mg Tablet is used to treat patients with certain vaginal, urinary, or intestinal infections or other infections in the body. These infections may be caused by anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that do not use oxygen) or amoeba. Costini 1000mg Tablet kills infection-causing microbes by producing harmful chemicals inside their cells, causing DNA damage and hence killing them.

• Sleepiness/tiredness
• Headache
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Dizziness or vertigo (a spinning sensation)
• Tremor
• Taste disturbances
• Skin reactions
• Numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes

Do not take Costini 1000mg Tablet if you are allergic to imidazole drugs. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience tendon pain, swelling or inflammation while taking Costini 1000mg Tablet. Talk to your doctor before taking Costini 1000mg Tablet if you have epilepsy, low levels of potassium, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumour, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Costini 1000mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Costini 1000mg Tablet as it causes increased dizziness. Costini 1000mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Costini 1000mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children unless recommended by a doctor. If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, please tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Costini 1000mg Tablet may interact with HIV medications (e.g. amprenavir), antifungal medication (e.g. clotrimazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), heart or blood pressure medication (e.g. diltiazem, felodipine, nifedipine, verapamil), seizure medication (e.g. carbamazepine, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone)  and live vaccines (e.g. cholera, typhoid, BCG).

Food-Drug Interactions: Costini 1000mg Tablet is not to be taken with alcohol, causing flushing, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Costini 1000mg Tablet may interact with disease conditions, including Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts, neurologic toxicity, and liver diseases.

• AMPRENAVIR
• CHOLERA VACCINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE

• It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Costini 1000mg Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.

• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.

• Avoid taking too much calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Costini 1000mg Tablet.

• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Costini 1000mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Costini 1000mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

• If a patient needs to take Costini 1000mg Tablet for longer than ten days, the doctor will want him to do some tests. The patient should make sure to keep any appointments that the doctor holds.

Bacterial/Protozoal infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria/protozoa enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain, liver & intestinal infections like meningitis, encephalitis or colitis. When you get infected with these germs, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills and fatigue. A few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli, whereas a few harmful protozoa include amoeba, giardia, etc. Anyone can get a bacterial/protozoal infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.