Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for BICLOPEN S CAP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Food Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Available Alternatives for BICLOPEN S CAP
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Overview
BICLOPEN S CAP is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.BICLOPEN S CAP is composed of: AMOXICILLIN (250.0 MG), CLOXACILLIN (250.0 MG), SERRATIOPEPTIDASE (10.0 MG)
Amoxicillin is a prescription medication used to treat certain bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and certain types of ulcers. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. It can also treat bacterial infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin. This medication belongs to a group of drugs called penicillin antibiotics, which work by blocking the growth of bacteria. Common side effects of amoxicillin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache. However, the drug will not work against infections caused by viruses such as cold and flu.
Cloxacillin is a Beta lactam antibiotic. It is a type of pencillin antibiotic as it prevents the synthesis of bacterial wall, resulting in its death. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections that are resistant to pencillin.
Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that works by breaking down the chemical messengers involved in pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Serratiopeptidase is used in the treatment of pain relief and swelling.
Usage
AMOXICILLIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Gonorrhea, Ear Infection, Middle Ear, Nose Inflammation, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract InfectionCLOXACILLIN is generally used to treat: Pneumonia, Arthritis, Otitis Externa, Staphylococcal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Osteomyelitis
CLOXACILLIN can address symptoms like: Fever
SERRATIOPEPTIDASE can address symptoms like: Body Pain, Body Aches Or Pains
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 < 1month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
BICLOPEN S CAP is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for BICLOPEN S CAP and its Constituents
- To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have, asthma, liver or kidney disease, mononucleosis, and a history of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics.
- If you are being treated for gonorrhea, your doctor may also have you tested for syphilis, another sexually transmitted disease.
- Amoxicillin is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
- Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Amoxicillin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver and kidney diseases, peptic ulcer, infectious mononucleosis, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
- It’s important to know that once you start a course of amoxicillin, you should finish the whole course.
- Do not stop taking amoxicillin, even if you feel better, instead, finish your entire prescription.
- Not treating your infection completely can make it come back stronger. Stopping amoxicillin too soon can also lead to bacteria that are resistant to it.
- Elderly adults may need to take lower doses of amoxicillin.
- Always tell your doctor if you have allergies to any medications, especially to antibiotics.
Before taking cloxacillin tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or you have any other allergies.
Use with caution in patients with kidney and seizure disorder.
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Symptoms of Overdosage
AMOXICILLIN over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Unusual Behavior, Decreased Urination, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)CLOXACILLIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Vomit
Common Side-Effects
AMOXICILLIN : Yeast Infection, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Loose Motion, VomitCLOXACILLIN : Diarrhoea, Neutropenia, Nausea, Vomit, Mouth Upset Stomach
SERRATIOPEPTIDASE : Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Intestinal Obstruction, Loss Of Appetite
Serious Side-Effects
AMOXICILLIN : Skin Rash, Jaundice, Hives, Body Bruising, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fatigue (tiredness), Face Swelling, Swollen Tongue, Chest Pain, Difficulty BreathingCLOXACILLIN : Thrombocytopenia, Eosinophilia, Kidney Infection, Acute Liver Failure, Throat Soreness, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Fever, Chills, Dizziness, Face Swelling
Rare Side-Effects
CLOXACILLIN : Pruritus, Seizure, Tongue RednessFood Interactions
The absorption of cloxacillin may reduce due to the presence of food and effectiveness of antibiotic is reduced. Cloxacillin should be administered one hour before or two hour after meals. This makes easier for the body to absorb the antibiotic.
Technical Classification
AMOXICILLIN is categorized as: AMINOPENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVESCLOXACILLIN is categorized as: BETA-LACTAMASE INHIBITORS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
SERRATIOPEPTIDASE is categorized as: PROTEASE INHIBITORS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
Available Alternatives for BICLOPEN S CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
AUGMENTOX S 250MG/250MG/10MG CAP | INR 10.25 for 10 CAPSULES | AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG |
BICLOPEN S CAP | INR 71.75 for 10 CAPSULES | CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG |
DUPEN S 250MG/250MG/10MG CAP | INR 67.35 for 10 CAPSULES | AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
AUGMENTOX S 500MG/125MG/10MG TAB | INR 116.95 for 6 TABLETS | AMOXICILLIN 500.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 125.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG |
BILIN CS CAP | INR 71.42 for 10 CAPSULES | CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG |
CADMOXIN CS TAB | INR 68.25 for 10 TABLETS | CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONCELLS, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG |
HEALCLOX LS CAP | INR 89 for 10 CAPSULES | AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 60.0 MILLIONSPORES, LACTOBACILLUS 10.0 MG |
MOLOX LBS TAB | INR 52.3 for 6 TABLETS | AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 60.0 MILLIONSPORES, LACTOBACILLUS 10.0 MG |
MOLOX LBX CAP | INR 37.8 for 6 CAPSULES | AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 60.0 MILLIONSPORES, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG |
MYCLOX S 500MG/250MG/10MG CAP | INR 85 for 10 CAPSULES | AMOXICILLIN 500.0 MG, CLOXACILLIN 250.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG |