Omstat 10mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

Omstat 10mg 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 (10mg)

Marketer

Cell Cure Pharmaceuticals Llp

Storage

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Product introduction

Omstat 10mg 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 Omstat Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Omstat Tablet

Bacterial infections
Omstat 10mg 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 Omstat 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 Omstat

Itching
Rash
Phototoxicity

How to use Omstat 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. Omstat 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Omstat Tablet works

Omstat 10mg 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.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Omstat 10mg 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 Omstat 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Omstat 10mg 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 Omstat 10mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Omstat 10mg 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

Omstat 10mg 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

Omstat 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Omstat 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Omstat 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Omstat 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Omstat 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Omstat 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Omstat 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Omstat 10mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Omstat 10mg 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 Omstat 10mg 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 Omstat 10mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Omstat 10mg 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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Marketer details

Name: Cell Cure Pharmaceuticals Llp
Address: 1, Ground Floor, Chandrapushpa, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai - 400086, Below Metro Station Ghatkopar West

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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