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About Formic O 100 Tablet
Formic O 100 Tablet belongs to a group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections). Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.
Formic O 100 Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactobacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Formic O 100 Tablet weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. Lactobacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactobacillus prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria in the intestine lost due to a prolonged intake of Formic O 100 Tablet . Thus, together Formic O 100 Tablet helps in the prevention of infections. Formic O 100 Tablet will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
It is also recommended to complete the course of medicine 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). You may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, heartburn, and allergy in some cases. 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 Formic O 100 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Formic O 100 Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Formic O 100 Tablet . As far as it is known, Formic O 100 Tablet may be used in pregnancy. Consideration should be given to discontinuing nursing temporarily during treatment with cefixime.
Uses of Formic O 100 Tablet
Directions for Use
Medicinal Benefits
Formic O 100 Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactobacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime prevents bacterial cell growth by preventing the formation of the outer protein layer of bacteria (cell wall) responsible for bacteria's growth and multiplication. Lactobacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactobacillus prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria in the intestine lost due to a prolonged intake of Formic O 100 Tablet . Thus, together Formic O 100 Tablet helps in the prevention of infections. Formic O 100 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections).
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Drug Warnings
In some cases, the use of Formic O 100 Tablet causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea, however, Lactobacillus sporogenes in this medicine prevent these symptoms. Inform your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) as Formic O 100 Tablet may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before taking Formic O 100 Tablet if you have diabetes as Formic O 100 Tablet liquid dosage form contains sucrose. Long-term use of Formic O 100 Tablet may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so a yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended. Talk to your doctor before taking Formic O 100 Tablet if you have epilepsy, diabetes, stomach problems, kidney, or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Formic O 100 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Formic O 100 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 10 years old unless recommended by a doctor.
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No, you should avoid using milk and milk products while taking Formic O 100 Tablet as it may decrease the absorption of the drug in the stomach. So, for the best result, avoid taking milk and other dairy products while taking Formic O 100 Tablet .
No, Formic O 100 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is very necessary. Otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form, and there will be antibiotic resistance, that is, the antibiotic will not work for the bacteria anymore
The expiration date of any drug is the last day the manufacturer takes a guarantee of the full potency of the drug. Formic O 100 Tablet should not be taken after its expiry date as it can cause kidney damage if taken after its expiry.
Yes, Formic O 100 Tablet was effective in the treatment of bacterial sinus infections in adults and was well tolerated.
Formic O 100 Tablet can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Formic O 100 Tablet may make bacterial vaccine-like typhoid vaccine not work well, so it is best to avoid taking any vaccine while taking Formic O 100 Tablet .
A patient is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible and not to take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Formic O 100 Tablet may alter certain laboratory test results like glucose (sugar) in the urine. Inform your doctor before undergoing the above test.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalised symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. A few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.
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