Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's 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 500 mg Tablet 10's does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
 
Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's 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. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's helps to treat bacterial infections.
 
Take Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. The dose and duration of Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's 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 500 mg Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic, kidney or liver problems. Do not take Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's 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 500 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause increased dizziness.

Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's 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 mg Tablet 10's helps to treat bacterial infections. Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting 

Do not take Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's 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 500 mg Tablet 10's 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 500 mg Tablet 10's causes dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's may interact with antibiotics (tetracycline, erythromycin, and chloramphenicol), and diuretics.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures, dialysis, kidney or liver dysfunction.

• TETRACYCLINE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• CHLORAMPHENICOL

• 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.

• Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's might affect certain laboratory test results such as the Coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Bicef CV 500 mg Tablet 10's.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and cause sickness. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.