Bicef CV 500 Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Bicef CV 500 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. Thereby, 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 500 Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections. Bicef CV 500 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

FAQs

How does Bicef CV 500 Tablet work?

Bicef CV 500 Tablet contains Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Cefadroxil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Bicef CV 500 Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections.

Does Bicef CV 500 Tablet cause diarrhoea?

Bicef CV 500 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 500 Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Can I stop taking Bicef CV 500 Tablet on my own?

Do not stop taking Bicef CV 500 Tablet despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Bicef CV 500 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).

How to cope with nausea?

Nausea could be a side-effect of Bicef CV 500 Tablet. Take Bicef CV 500 Tablet with food if you experience nausea. Stick to simple, bland foods and avoid spicy foods to cope with nausea.

Can I take Bicef CV 500 Tablet on my own?

Do not take Bicef CV 500 Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.