Supribact, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Other than this, Supribact has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Supribact depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Supribact are Flatulence, Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Some other side effects of Supribact have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Supribact are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Supribact's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Supribact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Supribact is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Eczema as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Supribact are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Supribact with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Supribact, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Supribact 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 |
Is the use of Supribact safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Supribact for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Supribact safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Supribact in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Supribact on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Supribact on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Supribact on the Liver?
Information about safety of Supribact for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Supribact on the Heart?
Side effects of Supribact on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Supribact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Supribact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Supribact habit forming or addictive?
Supribact is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Supribact
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Supribact, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Supribact
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Supribact and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Supribact can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Supribact should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Supribact can treat ear infection caused by bacteria. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Yes, Supribact can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Supribact can cause yeast infection especially in women. You are recommended to inform doctor/gynaecologist if you are experiencing symptoms of yeast infections after taking this medicine.
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