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Bactof is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Bactof have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Bactof depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Bactof side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Bactof normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Bactof has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Bactof related warnings talks about Bactof's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Bactof is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Bactof are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Bactof may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Bactof is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Bactof 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 Bactof safe for pregnant women?
Bactof may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Bactof again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Bactof safe during breastfeeding?
Bactof may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Bactof, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Bactof.
What is the effect of Bactof on the Kidneys?
Bactof rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactof on the Liver?
Side effects of Bactof rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Bactof on the Heart?
Bactof may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Bactof should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bactof unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bactof habit forming or addictive?
Bactof does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Bactof you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Bactof only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bactof for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bactof
Some foods when eaten with Bactof can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bactof
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Bactof as it can have severe side effects.
It is recommended to avoid taking Bactof with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Bactof is a prescription drug, hence do not take Bactof without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Bactof can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
No, Bactof does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Do not take Bactof along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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