Bid 500mg Tablet
Brand Name | Bid 500mg Tablet | |
Salt Composition |
Cefuroxime axetil (500mg) |
Cefuroxime axetil (500mg) |
Strength | 500mg | |
Product Form | Tablet | |
Pack | 10 Tablet(s) in Strip | |
Storage | Store below 30°C | |
Category |
Antibiotic |
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SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
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Country of Origin | India | |
Manufacturer |
Merck Ltd. |
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Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Merck Ltd,P. O. B. 16554, Worli, Bombay 400018, India |
You Save : Rs.3.80 Inclusive of all taxes
- Diarrhea
- Decreased Hemoglobin
- Eosinophilia
- Nausea
- Vaginitis
- Diaper rash
- Increase in alkaline phosphatase
- Thrombophlebitis
- Anemia
- Cholestasis
- Jaundice
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- How long does Bid 500mg tablet take to work?
- Can Bid 500mg tablet be taken on an empty stomach?
- Is the Bid 500mg tablet safe?
Medical Description of Bid 500mg Tablet
Bid 500mg tablet contains Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media, Skin and soft tissue infections, Bacterial septicemia, Gonorrhea, and Lyme disease. Mainly this medicine targets the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and skin structures, blood, bones, joints, and urinary tract infections and is also used to prevent the infections that occur during surgery. Cefuroxime axetil is an antibiotic that helps to fight against bacteria. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections. Swallow the whole tablet at once. Don’t break, chew, or crush the tablet
Bid 500mg Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Pneumonia, Ear infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Gonorrhoea, and Skin and structure infection.
Bid 500mg Tablet Benefits
Bacterial infections:
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Acute sinusitis
It is also called acute rhinosinusitis. It is an inflammation inside your nose which is called sinusitis. It is usually caused by the common cold, or by any viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms include runny nose, postnasal drainage, congestion, swelling around your eyes, ear pressure, headache, cough, bad breath, fatigue, and fever.
Urinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Skin infection
It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness
Gonorrhea:
It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.
Acute bronchitis
It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.
Pneumonia
It is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the alveoli. It is usually caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty, cough, and confusion
Bid 500mg Tablet Indication
Bid 500mg tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Pneumonia, Ear infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Gonorrhoea, and Skin and structure infection
Mechanism of action of Bid 500mg Tablet
Bid 500mg tablets contain Cefuroxime axetil 500mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections.
How Bid 500mg Tablet works
Bid 500mg tablets contain Cefuroxime axetil 500mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections.
Bid 500mg Tablet Contraindication
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefuroxime axetil
It is contraindicated to the patients if they are allergic to the penicillin compounds
Bid 500mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Bid 500mg Tablet
Generally, it takes 48-72 hours to reduce the symptoms but the duration of the tablet may get differ according to the severity and type of infections.
No, it should be taken on an empty stomach. It should be taken along with food because it may increase the absorption and effectiveness of the drug
Yes, this tablet is safe to use if the dose and duration are prescribed by your doctor.
Precautions and general warning of Bid 500mg Tablet
Alcohol
It is considered safe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
No information is available regarding the use of this medicine while driving and operating machinery. Kindly consult with the doctor
Pregnancy
It is considered safe during pregnancy it does not produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
It is considered safe during breastfeeding it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Kidney Problem
Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having a renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having a hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Bid 500mg Tablet
The Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Bid 500mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Bid 500mg Tablet in children
Bid tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 3 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Bid 500mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Bid tablets should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a history of colitis, renal impairment, and seizure
The use of this medicine may cause prolonged INR in nutritional deficit patients and hepatic and renal diseases were reported
Do not crush the tablet
Kindly avoid the product that contains phenylalanine
Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease
Antibiotic resistance
Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may resistant to antibiotics).
Talk to your doctor if
You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
You are not responding to the treatment
You are having any concomitant diseases
General instructions
Mainly this medicine targets the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and skin structures, blood, bones, joints, and urinary tract infections and is also used to prevent the infections that occur during surgery. Cefuroxime axetil is an antibiotic that helps to fight against bacteria.
Drug Interaction of Bid 500mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live + Cefuroxime
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Cefuroxime decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Argatroban + Cefuroxime
Use alternative drugs because the use of Cefuroxime will increase the effect of argatroban by anticoagulation
Aluminum hydroxide + Cefuroxime
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of aluminum hydroxide will decrease the effect of Cefuroxime by increasing its gastric pH.
Doxycycline + Cefuroxime
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Doxycycline decreases the effect of Cefuroxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the drug in your body so it is advised to take this tablet with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Renal dysfunction:
Therapy should be administered with caution because the serum concentration of the antibiotics and their metabolites may be increased and the half-lives of these drugs prolonged in patients with impaired renal function. You have to adjust the dose based on the severity of the infection.
Liver diseases:
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment because the use of this drug may cause hepatitis and it also increases the SGOT, SGPT, and alkaline phosphatase level
Seizure disorders:
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who have a history of epilepsy because the use of this drug may stimulate seizure and it also cause encephalopathy, coma, asterixis, neuromuscular excitability, and myoclonia
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
Protect from light and heat.
Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Fast Tag
Cefuroxime axetil is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infection. Also used as surgical prophylaxis during surgery.
This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Bid 500mg Tablet
Brand Name | Bid 500mg Tablet |
Salt Composition | |
Strength | 500mg |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
You Save : Rs.17.31 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefadrox
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment, Seizures
- The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Transaminases increased
- Neutropenia
- Urticaria
- How long should I take the Bid 500mg Tablet?
- Is the Bid 500mg Tablet is effective?
- What if I do not get better after using the Bid 500mg tablet?
- Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease
- Long-term use may cause bacterial or fungal overgrowth
- The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, kindly discontinue the treatment if you have anemia
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You are having any concomitant diseases
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Bid 500mg Tablet
The Bid 500mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 500mg used to treat conditions like Urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, and Impetigo. Cefadroxil is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infections target the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Bid 500mg Tablet Uses
Bid 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, and Impetigo
Bid 500mg Tablet Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Urinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Acute bronchitis
It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.
Bone and joint infection
Bone infection is also called Osteomyelitis. It is caused by bacteria called staphylococcus which travels through the bloodstream to the weak area in a bone. Symptoms include fever, pain, fatigue, tenderness, redness, and warmth.
Lower respiratory tract infections
Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Infection of the swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils is called pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The infection that affects both throat and tonsil is called pharyngotonsillitis. It is caused by bacteria.
Otitis media
Infection to the ear is called otitis media. It should be caused by bacteria. Cefixime is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Pyelonephritis
Infection to the kidney is caused due to bacterial infection called Pyelonephritis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Cystitis
Inflammation and infection to the bladder become irritated, swollen, or red caused due by a bacterial infection called Cystitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Impetigo
It is a contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria called Impetigo. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Bid 500mg Tablet Indication
The Bid 500mg Tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Skin, and soft tissue infections, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, and Impetigo
Mechanism of action of Bid 500mg Tablet
The Bid 500mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 500mg is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.
How Bid 500mg Tablet works
The Bid 500mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 500mg is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.
Bid 500mg Tablet Contraindication
Bid 500mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Bid 500mg Tablet
Normally the duration of this syrup is 7-14 days. You should take this according to your doctor advice
Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions
If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.
Precautions and general warning of Bid 500mg Tablet
Alcohol
The use of alcohol does not produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered safe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it will not affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce a harmful effect on the developing fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
Bid 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine for patients who have liver dysfunction. It does not require dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Bid 500mg Tablet
Bid 500mg Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Bid 500mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Bid 500mg Tablet in children
The Bid 500mg Tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 6 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Bid 500mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Bid 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
The Bid 500mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 500mg is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection.
Cefadroxil 500mg is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract this helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms
Drug Interaction of Bid 500mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative drugs, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Estradiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cefadroxil will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Probenecid
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cefadroxil will increase the effect of probenecid by acidic drug competition for tubular renal clearance.;
Furosemide
The use of cefadroxil increase the toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk of developing nephrotoxicity
Aspirin
The use of cefadroxil will increase the effect of aspirin by acidic drug competition for renal tubular clearance.
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the drug in your body so it is advised to take this tablet with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine is filtered by the kidneys and passes through the urine. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. It should be used with caution in a patient with kidney disease. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's condition, dose adjustment is needed.
Seizures
Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures or fits. Inform the doctor, then will do dose adjustment if necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.
Diarrhea
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Better to take probiotics with this medicine to avoid diarrhea.
Lab interactions
This medicine gives a false positive test for Coombs test and Urine ketones test.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Bid 500mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 500mg used to treat conditions like Urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, and Impetigo. It is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract.
This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.