Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bacticin can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Bacticin does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Bacticin is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly. 

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Bacticin does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Bacticin. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Bacticin is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Bacticin contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Bacticin is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.