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About Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefadroxil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections.
Take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet as prescribed. The dose and duration of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Before starting Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Uses of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed use of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is as follows:
- Treatment of Bacterial Infections:Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works well against resistant forms of bacteria and treats a variety of bacterial infections, such as skin, respiratory system, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and urinary tract infections.
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Directions for Use
- Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet can be given with or without food.
- It is usually taken every 12 or 24 hours or as prescribed by the doctor.
- Dissolve Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet in the prescribed amount of water and consume it immediately.
- Do not crush, chew, or swallow as a whole.
- Do not touch Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet with wet hands.
Key Benefits
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections. Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
How Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet Works
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
- Avoid tobacco, alcohol and spicy or hot foods as these can irritate your tongue.
- To help maintain moisture in your mouth and minimize inflammation, drink lots of water.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
- Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
- Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
- Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
- Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
- Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have intestinal problems, kidney or liver dysfunction. Do not take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet causes dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
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Co-administration of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet with Cholera, live attenuated may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving the Cholera vaccine if you are currently being treated with Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet or have been treated within the last 14 days. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet with BCG vaccine may reduce the anti-tumor activity of BCG in the bladder.
How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet, you should talk to a doctor before receiving BCG. You should not receive the BCG vaccine until after you complete your antibiotic therapy to ensure an adequate response to your treatment. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
- Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
- Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Drive only if you are alert, and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns about this or if you have kidney impairment or disease.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending on the age and severity of the infection.
Heart
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is generally safe for most people, including those with heart conditions. However, it's crucial to consult your doctor first, as it may interact with other medications or health issues specific to your heart condition.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is suitable for geriatric patients, but should only be taken under a doctor's prescription. However, older adults may be more sensitive to side effects like diarrhea or kidney strain, so dosage and kidney function should be monitored closely.
FAQs
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections.
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Cefadroxil kills bacteria by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Clavulanic acid decreases bacterial resistance and enhances the activity of Cefadroxil against bacteria. Together, Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections.
Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet may cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Do not stop taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed for you. It is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Nausea could be a side-effect of Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet. Take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet with food if you experience nausea. Stick to simple, bland foods and avoid spicy foods to cope with nausea.
Do not take Bicef CV 250mg/62.5mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
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