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Bacstol Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Bacstol Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Bacstol Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Bacstol Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, urinary tracts like cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) and respiratory tract. It contains Trimethoprim, which inhibits bacterial growth. It may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, changes in taste, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

TRIMETHOPRIM-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Bacstol Tablet

Bacstol Tablet belongs to the 'antibacterials' class of drugs, primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, urinary tracts like cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) and respiratory tract. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Bacstol Tablet contains 'Trimethoprim,' an antibacterial drug. Trimethoprim is a folic acid inhibitor that inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid formation (a folic acid derivative essential for developing proteins and nucleic acids). Thus, Bacstol Tablet prevents the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Like all medicines, Bacstol Tablet also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Bacstol Tablet include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, changes in taste, and headache. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Brief your medical history to doctor before starting Bacstol Tablet . Do not use Bacstol Tablet while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Bacstol Tablet may affect vaccines' activity. Bacstol Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, hence wear sunscreen when you step out. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Bacstol Tablet .

Uses of Bacstol Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow the tablet one hour before or two hours after meals, followed by a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Do not take it immediately before bed.Solution: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided with the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Bacstol Tablet contains 'Trimethoprim,' an antibacterial drug that treats bacterial infections of the ear, urinary tracts like cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), and respiratory tract. It also helps in treating chest infections and acne. Bacstol Tablet is a folic acid inhibitor and inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid formation (a folic acid derivative essential for the formation of proteins and nucleic acids). Thus, Bacstol Tablet prevents the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Bacstol Tablet is also used to prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infections.

How Bacstol Tablet Works

Bacstol Tablet contains 'Trimethoprim,' an antibacterial drug. Trimethoprim is a folic acid inhibitor that inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid formation (a folic acid derivative essential for developing proteins and nucleic acids). Thus, Bacstol Tablet prevents the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Bacstol Tablet
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Limit fruit intake to two servings a day, choose a low-potassium options like apples and strawberries.
  • Restrict starchy vegetables like potatoes and pumpkin to half a cup daily.
  • Avoid or limit foods like tomato products, high-bran cereals, and salty or sugary snacks.
  • Limit dairy products to 200g of yoghurt or 300ml of milk per day.

What if I have taken an overdose of Bacstol Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Bacstol Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include confusion, dizziness, depression, vomiting, nausea, fever, headache, chills, or flu-like symptoms. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Older patients may be more prone to side effects when they have a history of hyperkalemia while using Bacstol Tablet . Please inform your doctor if you are undergoing dialysis treatment since Bacstol Tablet is moderately removed by haemodialysis. Your doctor may schedule the dosage after dialysis. Please undergo an examination to rule out CDAD's chances if you experience diarrhoea following Bacstol Tablet therapy. Let your doctor know if you are undergoing any vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (like typhoid vaccine) since Bacstol Tablet may affect vaccines' activity. Bacstol Tablet may induce photosensitivity and make your skin more sensitive to the sun; hence, wear sunscreen when you step out. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Bacstol Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TrimethoprimBCG vaccine
Critical
TrimethoprimPotassium chloride
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TrimethoprimBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Taking Bacstol Tablet with BCG vaccine can reduce the effectiveness of the BCG vaccine

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bacstol Tablet and BCG vaccine is not recommended, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TrimethoprimPotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Taking Potassium chloride with Bacstol Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood. High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia (a high level of the electrolyte potassium in the blood.).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bacstol Tablet and Potassium chloride, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
TrimethoprimIrbesartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Taking Irbesartan with Bacstol Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Irbesartan with Bacstol Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
TrimethoprimPotassium gluconate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Taking potassium gluconate with Bacstol Tablet can increase the risk of high potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bacstol Tablet and Potassium gluconate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you are feeling sick, feeling weak, confused, or having a weak or irregular heartbeat contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TrimethoprimCandesartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Taking Bacstol Tablet with candesartan can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood) and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between candesartan and Bacstol Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TrimethoprimAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
When amiloride is taken with Bacstol Tablet it may raise potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between amiloride and Bacstol Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TrimethoprimLosartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Coadministration of Losartan with Bacstol Tablet can increase potassium levels which can lead to severe conditions like kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losartan with Bacstol Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
TrimethoprimLevobupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Taking Bacstol Tablet with Levobupivacaine may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Levobupivacaine and Bacstol Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, or difficulty breathing, it's best to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TrimethoprimPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Co-administration of Bacstol Tablet with phenytoin may increase the blood levels and effects of phenytoin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bacstol Tablet and phenytoin but can be taken together if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, twitching eye movements, blurred vision, difficult to speak, loss of balance or coordination, tremors (shaking of hands legs), and confusion contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
TrimethoprimProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Tablet:
Co-administration of Bacstol Tablet with procaine may increase the risk of blood disorders.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bacstol Tablet with Procaine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like gray skin, feeling sick, headache, dizziness, tiredness, trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, or feeling anxious or confused, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotic treatment can prevent the body from properly utilizing Bacstol Tablet . So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Bacstol Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Bacstol Tablet in fighting off infections.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bacstol Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects, such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Bacstol Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy since it interferes with folic acid formation, which plays a crucial role in developing the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord. Please consult your doctor before taking Bacstol Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Bacstol Tablet is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Bacstol Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Bacstol Tablet affects your ability to drive and operating machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed. If you experience dizziness or fatigue after taking Bacstol Tablet , do not drive or operate any machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Bacstol Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Bacstol Tablet .

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Children

Unsafe

Bacstol Tablet is not recommended to children below 12 years.

FAQs

Bacstol Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear and urinary tract, including cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) and respiratory tract.

Bacstol Tablet contains 'Trimethoprim,' an antibacterial drug. It inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid formation and prevents the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins that carry out bacteria's vital functions.

Bacstol Tablet should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any anaemia (due to folate deficiency), kidney or liver diseases, diabetes, vitamin deficiency (folate or folic acid), blood disorders like bone marrow suppression and G6PD deficiency (a genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to breakdown), mineral imbalances like high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia) or low levels of sodium in the blood, porphyria (a disorder of skin sensitivity to light), and muscle weakness.

Bacstol Tablet can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Bacstol Tablet if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Take this medication 2-3 hours before or after taking iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives since these products prevent the absorption of Bacstol Tablet . It is also advised to avoid dairy products like milk, yoghurt, and calcium-enriched juice.

Bacstol Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of the sunlight. Hence it is advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using Bacstol Tablet . It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.

It is recommended to complete the course of Bacstol Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it midway may lead to recurring infections. Continue taking Bacstol Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed to treat your condition effectually.

Bacstol Tablet is an antibacterial agent used to treat bacterial infections.

No, Bacstol Tablet does not cause addiction. It is not a habit-forming drug.

Bacstol Tablet usually starts working within 24-48 hours and you will feel better within a few days. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Bacstol Tablet for the prescribed duration.

Consult the doctor if you do not feel better even after completing the course of treatment or if your condition worsens during treatment with Bacstol Tablet .

Common side effects of Bacstol Tablet include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, changes in taste, and headache. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5925.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/trimethoprim.html
  3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-4083/trimethoprim-oral/details
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