bactomet 150mg/100mg suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is bactomet 150mg/100mg suspension used for?
Abicon (Nalidixic Acid + Metronidazole) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Nalidixic Acid (150mg) + Metronidazole (100mg), which Nalidixic acid inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase; Metronidazole causes DNA strand br. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Nalidixic Acid + Metronidazole
- Manufacturer: Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bactomet 150mg/100mg suspension Uses & Benefits
Gastrointestinal infections, dysentery, traveler's diarrhea
Off-label uses: Not commonly used off-label
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Nalidixic Acid + Metronidazole |
| Brand Name | Abicon |
| Manufacturer | Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antibacterial + Antiprotozoal |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Nalidixic acid inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase; Metronidazole causes DNA strand breakage in anaerobic organisms
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bactomet 150mg/100mg suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bactomet 150mg/100mg suspension
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Metallic taste
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Seizures
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Blood dyscrasias
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Pancreatitis
- Ototoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Disulfiram | Major | Psychotic reactions |
| Alcohol | Major | Disulfiram-like reaction |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium toxicity |
| Phenytoin | Major | Increased phenytoin levels |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased metronidazole levels |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced absorption of nalidixic acid |
| Iron supplements | Moderate | Reduced absorption of nalidixic acid |
| Caffeine | Minor | Increased caffeine levels |
| Theophylline | Minor | Increased theophylline levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Lithium
- Phenytoin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Oral contraceptives
- Antacids
- Iron supplements
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Caffeine
- Theophylline
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid alcohol; food may delay absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, headache)
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, porphyria, severe hepatic impairment, first trimester of pregnancy (metronidazole)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, renal function, CBC, neurological symptoms
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive measures, monitor for seizures and hepatic toxicity
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.