BESCO TAB

Overview

BESCO TAB is a Schedule H antibiotic.

BESCO TAB is composed of: METRONIDAZOLE ( ), NALIDIXIC ACID ( )

Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Metronidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and parasitic infections. It is used in infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.

Usage

METRONIDAZOLE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Brain Infection, Deep Skin Infection


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Precautions for BESCO TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve, brain, Crohn�s disease, liver impairment, seizures, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.



Symptoms of Overdosage

METRONIDAZOLE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Loss Of Balance, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Skin Rash, Hives, Agitation, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Eyes Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Slurred Speech, Vomit, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose

Serious Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Eyes Pain, Head Headache

Rare Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Chest Pain, Constipation, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Technical Classification

METRONIDAZOLE is categorized as:
  • AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for BESCO TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BESCO TABINR 77 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE , NALIDIXIC ACID
ENTRODIX M SUSPINR 13.73 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE , NALIDIXIC ACID
GENOGYL N SYPINR 26.8 for 60 ML SYRUPMETRONIDAZOLE , NALIDIXIC ACID
MAXOGYL SYPINR 21.57 for 30 ML SYRUPNALIDIXIC ACID , METRONIDAZOLE
SPROT N TABINR 20.21 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE , NALIDIXIC ACID

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AD SUSPINR 10.9 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONNALIDIXIC ACID 500.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE
ALDIAGRAM 100MG/150MG SUSPINR 29.9 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 150.0 MG, NALIDIXIC ACID 100.0 MG
BACTOMET 300MG/200MG SUSPINR 24.23 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONNALIDIXIC ACID 300.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG
GENOGYL N 100MG/100MG SUSPINR 27.5 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NALIDIXIC ACID 100.0 MG
GRAMONEG M 150MG/100MG SUSPINR 24.38 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONNALIDIXIC ACID 150.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
GRAMONEG M 300MG/200MG TABINR 19.48 for 8 TABLETSNALIDIXIC ACID 300.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG
GRAMONEX INJINR 43.55 for 1 INJECTIONNALIDIXIC ACID 375.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE
MATRIX MN 150MG/100MG SUSPINR 11.84 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONNALIDIXIC ACID 150.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
NALIDYS 100MG/150MG SUSPINR 22.33 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 150.0 MG, NALIDIXIC ACID 100.0 MG
NALIDYS 300MG/200MG TABINR 26.06 for 10 TABLETSNALIDIXIC ACID 300.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG
NEGADIX M 300MG/200MG TABINR 45.45 for 10 TABLETSNALIDIXIC ACID 300.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG
SPROT N 300MG/200MG TABINR 20.25 for 10 TABLETSNALIDIXIC ACID 300.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG