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About Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called 'antibiotics' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a 'broad-spectrum antibiotic' which treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. 

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule contains two antibiotics, namely: Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.
 
The dose and duration of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule may vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule 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. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any unpleasant side-effects/interactions.

Uses of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called penicillins. Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule is composed of two antibiotics, namely: ampicillin and cloxacillin. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Take Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule 30-60minutes before meals as food may cause reduced absorption. Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Oral liquid/syrup/suspension/drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Dry syrup: Check the label for directions before use. Add boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle and shake vigorously. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Reconstituted suspension/syrup should be used within five days of preparation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule

  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Before starting Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any penicillin antibiotics, kidney/liver problems, infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever), or leukaemia (blood cancer). Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pain. Talk to your doctor before taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule if you had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics or inflammation of the bowel. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule may interact with sulphonamides, bacteriostatic drugs, combined oral contraceptives, drugs used to decrease uric acid (allopurinol), and pain killers (aspirin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have/had colitis (inflammation in the lining of the intestine or colon), bone marrow toxicity (blood cancer), and mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • ALLOPURINOL

Habit Forming

No

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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms of bacterial infection include chills, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.

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About Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called 'antibiotics' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a 'broad-spectrum antibiotic' which treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. 

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule contains two antibiotics, namely: Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.
 
The dose and duration of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule may vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule 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. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any unpleasant side-effects/interactions.

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule. 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 Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.

Even if you feel better, it is recommended to complete the course of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule as prescribed by the doctor as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it in between may lead to antibiotic resistance.

Pseudomembranous colitis (swelling or inflammation of the large intestine) has been reported with the use of antibiotics. If you experience prolonged or significant diarrhoea with abdominal cramps, stop taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule and consult your doctor immediately.

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule may affect certain laboratory test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule.

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule may affect the gut flora leading to decreased oestrogen reabsorption and lowered efficacy of combined oral contraceptives. Use other methods of contraception while on treatment with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Alcohol

Caution

Limit consuming alcohol while taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule can be taken by breastfeeding mother's or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the age and severity of the infection.

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Uses of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called penicillins. Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule is composed of two antibiotics, namely: ampicillin and cloxacillin. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing bacterial infections.

Side Effects of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule

  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Directions for Use

Take Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule 30-60minutes before meals as food may cause reduced absorption. Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Oral liquid/syrup/suspension/drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Dry syrup: Check the label for directions before use. Add boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle and shake vigorously. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use. Reconstituted suspension/syrup should be used within five days of preparation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before starting Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any penicillin antibiotics, kidney/liver problems, infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever), or leukaemia (blood cancer). Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pain. Talk to your doctor before taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule if you had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics or inflammation of the bowel. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical
CloxacillinMethotrexate
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule:
When BCG vaccine is used with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule with BCG vaccine can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CloxacillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule and methotrexate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcers, paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, Consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting to a doctor.
AmpicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule with Cholera, live attenuated together may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AmpicillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Methotrexate with Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule can increase the levels and side effects of Methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Bectolox 250mg/250mg Capsule, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • ALLOPURINOL

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.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms of bacterial infection include chills, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.

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