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Bactiflex 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Bactiflex 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Bactiflex 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Bactiflex 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Some other side effects of Bactiflex 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Bactiflex 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Bactiflex 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Bactiflex 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Bactiflex 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Bactiflex 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Bactiflex 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Bactiflex 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Bactiflex 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Bactiflex 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Bactiflex in pregnant women.
Is the use of Bactiflex 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Bactiflex does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bactiflex 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Bactiflex has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactiflex 500 Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Bactiflex on the liver.
What is the effect of Bactiflex 500 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Bactiflex without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bactiflex 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bactiflex 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Bactiflex 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Bactiflex 500 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Bactiflex 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bactiflex 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Bactiflex 500 Tablet
Taking Bactiflex 500 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bactiflex 500 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bactiflex 500 Tablet.
Take Bactiflex as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
Yes Bactiflex can be taken with diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Bactiflex. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Bactiflex can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Bactiflex along with prednisone.
Yes, Bactiflex might cause itching. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing itching after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
The dosage of Bactiflex may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not have any effect on its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
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