Bacstol Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Bacstol Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It helps to kill germs (bacteria) that cause various types of infections like infections of the urinary tract and respiratory tract.

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General Information

Contains

Trimethoprim (100mg)

Marketer

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Bacstol Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

Some people may develop side effects like skin rash, vomiting, mouth ulcers, hives (urticaria) and headache. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.

Uses of Bacstol Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Bacstol Tablet

Bacterial infections
Bacstol Tablet works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause infections of the urinary tract or respiratory tract. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Bacstol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bacstol

Itching
Rash
Phototoxicity

How to use Bacstol Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bacstol Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Bacstol Tablet works

Bacstol Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Bacstol Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
Do not take Bacstol Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Bacstol Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Bacstol Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bacstol Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bacstol Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Bacstol Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Bacstol Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bacstol Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Bacstol Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Bacstol Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bacstol Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Bacstol Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Bacstol Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Bacstol Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Bacstol Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Bacstol Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Bacstol Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulfonamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Sulphonamides

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Petri WA Jr. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1468-70.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolons. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 817-19
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1406-409.
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User feedback

Patients taking Bacstol Tablet

Once A Day

56%

Twice A Day

42%

Alternate Day

What are you using Bacstol Tablet for?

Bacterial infections

92%

Others

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

22%

Poor

11%

What were the side-effects while using Bacstol Tablet?

Diarrhoea

33%

Acid reflux

33%

Abdominal pain

33%

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

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Marketer details

Name: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Address: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Bacstol Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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