Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. It prevents the growth of microorganisms to treat the infection.

Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet1 and Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet2.

Uses of Bestoflox N Tablet

Benefits of Bestoflox N Tablet

In Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Dysentery

Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

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Side effects of Bestoflox N Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bestoflox N

Vomiting
Headache
Stomach pain
Nausea

How to use Bestoflox N Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Bestoflox N Tablet

Take your medication timely to maintain steady levels in your body.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.

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Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

For diarrhea which antibiotic is good for kids and for dysentery which antibiotic is good for kids?

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

Dysentery with sticky white traces

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Your child may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription/advise cannot be given without diagnosis.

FAQs

Bestoflox N Tablet

What should I inform my doctor before taking Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor about all your medical conditions and the medicines you are taking.

Can Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet cause insomnia?

Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet contains ofloxacin, which can cause insomnia. Consult your doctor if you have a consistent sleeping problem while taking this medicine.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet

Introduction of Bestoflox N Tablet

Uses of Bestoflox N Tablet

Benefits of Bestoflox N Tablet

In Diarrhea

In Dysentery

Side effects of Bestoflox N Tablet

Common side effects of Bestoflox N

How to use Bestoflox N Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Bestoflox N Tablet

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

FAQs

What should I inform my doctor before taking Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet?

Can Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet cause insomnia?

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet be more effective?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Bestoflox N 500 mg/200 mg Tablet?

Related ayurvedic ingredients

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