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Biotic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Biotic have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Biotic depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Biotic can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Biotic normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Biotic's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Biotic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Biotic related warnings section.
Biotic can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Biotic in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Biotic contraindications section.
Besides this, Biotic may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Biotic is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Biotic is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Biotic safe for pregnant women?
Biotic may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Biotic, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Biotic safe during breastfeeding?
Biotic may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Biotic, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Biotic.
What is the effect of Biotic on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Biotic on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Biotic on the Liver?
Side effects of Biotic rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Biotic on the Heart?
Biotic may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Biotic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Biotic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biotic habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Biotic is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Biotic as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Biotic only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Biotic is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Biotic
Taking Biotic with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biotic
Taking alcohol with Biotic can be dangerous.
Biotic can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Biotic is a prescription drug, hence do not take Biotic without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Biotic can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Do not take Biotic along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Biotic is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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