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Bacstol Syp is used to treat urinary tract infections. It contains Trimethoprim, which inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria. It may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

TRIMETHOPRIM-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Bacstol Syp

Bacstol Syp belongs to the antibacterial class of drugs, primarily used to treat urinary tract infections in both children and adults. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Bacstol Syp contains 'Trimethoprim,' an antibacterial drug. It is a folic acid inhibitor that inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid formation (a folic acid derivative essential for developing proteins and nucleic acids). Thus, Bacstol Syp prevents the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins, which are required for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Bacstol Syp should be taken as advised by your physician. Like all medicines, Bacstol Syp may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Bacstol Syp include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and headache. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Do not take Bacstol Syp if you are allergic to any of its components. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Bacstol Syp . Keep the doctor informed if you are taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

Uses of Bacstol Syp

Bacstol Syp is used to treat Bacterial Infections. The detailed uses of Bacstol Syp are as follows:<br/> • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Bacstol Syp treats urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria and provides broad-spectrum protection.<br/> • Broad spectrum activity: Bacstol Syp is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Bacstol Syp can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Measure the prescribed dose using a measuring cup to get an accurate dose and administer it orally.
  • Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly.
  • Shake well before use.

Medicinal Benefits

Bacstol Syp contains 'Trimethoprim,' an antibacterial drug that treats bacterial infections of the urinary tract, like cystitis (inflammation of the bladder). It is a folic acid inhibitor and inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid formation (a folic acid derivative essential for the formation of proteins and nucleic acids). Thus, Bacstol Syp prevents the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins, which are required for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Bacstol Syp is also used to prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infections.

How Bacstol Syp Works

Bacstol Syp contains 'Trimethoprim,' an antibacterial drug. Trimethoprim is a folic acid inhibitor that inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid formation (a folic acid derivative essential for developing proteins and nucleic acids). Thus, Bacstol Syp prevents the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins, which are required for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Bacstol Syp out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Bacstol Syp

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Bacstol Syp as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include confusion, dizziness, depression, vomiting, nausea, fever, headache, chills, or flu-like symptoms. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Bacstol Syp if you are allergic to any of its components. Please inform your doctor if you are undergoing dialysis treatment since Bacstol Syp is moderately removed by haemodialysis; your doctor may schedule the dosage after dialysis. Please undergo an examination to rule out CDAD's chances if you experience diarrhoea following Bacstol Syp therapy. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Bacstol Syp .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TrimethoprimBCG vaccine
Critical
TrimethoprimCaptopril
Severe

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TrimethoprimBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Taking Bacstol Syp 100Ml with BCG vaccine can reduce the effectiveness of the BCG vaccine

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bacstol Syp 100Ml and BCG vaccine is not recommended, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TrimethoprimCaptopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Taking captopril with Bacstol Syp 100Ml may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high level of potassium in the blood) and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Bacstol Syp 100Ml and captopril, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TrimethoprimPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Taking Potassium citrate with Bacstol Syp 100Ml may increase potassium levels in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bacstol Syp 100Ml and Potassium citrate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Taking Bacstol Syp 100Ml with telmisartan may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between telmisartan and Bacstol Syp 100Ml, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, and a weak pulse. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Taking Potassium chloride with Bacstol Syp 100Ml may increase potassium levels in the blood. High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia (a high level of the electrolyte potassium in the blood.).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bacstol Syp 100Ml and Potassium chloride, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Coadministration of Bacstol Syp 100Ml with methotrexate can increase the risk or severity of blood disorders.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bacstol Syp 100Ml and methotrexate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as pale skin, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Co-administration of Bacstol Syp 100Ml with phenytoin may increase the blood levels and effects of phenytoin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bacstol Syp 100Ml and phenytoin but can be taken together if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, twitching eye movements, blurred vision, difficult to speak, loss of balance or coordination, tremors (shaking of hands legs), and confusion contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Taking Lidocaine with Bacstol Syp 100Ml may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Bacstol Syp 100Ml with Lidocaine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience, gray skin color, feeling sick, having a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, feeling tired, having trouble breathing, a fast or irregular heartbeat, feeling anxious or confused, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TrimethoprimFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Taking fosphenytoin with Bacstol Syp 100Ml may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between fosphenytoin and Bacstol Syp 100Ml, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience, weakness, vomiting, blurry vision, or trouble speaking. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bacstol Syp 100Ml:
Taking perindopril with Bacstol Syp 100Ml can cause hyperkalemia(high levels of potassium in blood) which can increase the risk of kidney problems and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Perindopril with Bacstol Syp 100Ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth.
  • Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages as they can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bacstol Syp to prevent unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Bacstol Syp is not recommended during pregnancy since it interferes with folic acid formation, which plays a crucial role in developing the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord. Please consult your doctor before taking Bacstol Syp if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Bacstol Syp is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Bacstol Syp if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Bacstol Syp affects your ability to drive and operate machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focused.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before taking Bacstol Syp .

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney disease before taking Bacstol Syp .

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Bacstol Syp is safe for use in children only if prescribed by the physician. The dose and duration of medicine will be decided by the paediatrician based on the child body weight and age.

Have a query?

FAQs

Bacstol Syp is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, including cystitis (inflammation of the bladder).

Bacstol Syp contains Trimethoprim, an antibacterial drug. It inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid formation and prevents the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins that carry out bacteria's vital functions.

Bacstol Syp should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any anaemia (due to folate deficiency), kidney or liver diseases, diabetes, vitamin deficiency (folate or folic acid), blood disorders like bone marrow suppression and G6PD deficiency (a genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to break down), mineral imbalances like high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia) or low levels of sodium in the blood, porphyria (a disorder of skin sensitivity to light), and muscle weakness.

No, Bacstol Syp does not cause addiction. It is not a habit-forming drug.

Bacstol Syp usually starts working within 24-48 hours, and you will feel better within a few days. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Bacstol Syp for the prescribed duration.

Common side effects of Bacstol Syp include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and headache. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Other Info - BAC0272

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