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Ticofic 200Mg Inj Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TEICOPLANIN-200MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Ticofic 200Mg Inj belongs to the group of antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, and heart. Ticofic 200Mg Inj is active against serious gram+ve infections, serious staphylococcal infections. Ticofic 200Mg Inj works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby killing the bacteria and helping in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Ticofic 200Mg Inj does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Ticofic 200Mg Inj is also used to treat infections in the gut caused by ‘Clostridium difficile’ bacteria. For this, the teicoplanin solution should be taken by mouth as advised by your doctor.

FAQs

Ticofic 200Mg Inj works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, thereby impairing the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This allows holes to appear in the bacterial cell walls, which kills the bacteria. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Ticofic 200Mg Inj may cause dizziness or headaches. So, drive only if you are alert after taking Ticofic 200Mg Inj and omit driving and operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Ticofic 200Mg Inj. Drink lots of fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in your stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

It is recommended to complete the course of Ticofic 200Mg Inj even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic (antibiotic resistance).

Common side effects of Ticofic 200Mg Inj include abnormalities with your white blood cells (such as decreased leucocytes and an increase of eosinophils) and platelets (decrease of thrombocytes), loose stools or diarrhoea, changes in the results of blood tests for liver functions, and rash.