Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Bactol Capsule
Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.  It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Bactol and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Bactol act against anaerobic bacteria?
Bactol is active against aerobic (both gram-positive and gram-negative) bacteria and anaerobic bacterial infections like clostridium sp.

Q. Does Bactol cause fungal (yeast) infections?
Bactol is a broad spectrum antibiotic. On long-term use, it may kill helpful bacteria in the body which keep the body’s fungal (yeast) population in check. So, this decrease in the number of helpful bacteria may lead to fungal (yeast) infections.

Q. Can I take Bactol for virus infections?
Bactol is only effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Bactol cause constipation?
Bactol has not been reported to cause constipation. However, consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Bactol as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Does Bactol cause headache?
Bactol has not been reported to cause a headache. However, consult your doctor if you have a headache while taking Bactol as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Bactol for fever?
Bactol can be used in the treatment of fever only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Bactol for boils?
Bactol is effective in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections like boils. However, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Bactol for a sore throat?
Bactol can be used in the treatment of sorethroat only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Bactol for bacterial vaginosis?
Bactol can be used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. However, talk to a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Can I take Bactol for flu?
Bactol is not useful for the treatment of flu. Consult a doctor for knowing the right medicines for its treatment.

Q. Can I take Bactol for an ear infection?
Bactol can be used for the treatment of ear infection, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Bactol for diverticulitis?
Bactol can be used in the treatment of diverticulitis, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Is Bactol safe?
Bactol is safe to use if taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.

Q. Is Bactol safe for heart patients?
Bactol is safe to use in heart patients if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Always share your medical history with the doctor before taking any medicine.

Q. Is Bactol used for throat infections?
Bactol can be used for the treatment of throat infections. However, it should be used when the cause of infection is diagnosed by the doctor and Bactol is recommended for its treatment.

Q. Is Bactol a pain killer?
Bactol is not a pain killer. It is an antibiotic.

Q. Is Bactol a cephalosporin?
Bactol is not a cephalosporin. It is an antibiotic which belongs to a class of drugs known as penicillins.

Q. Is Bactol good for prostate infection?
Bactol can be used for treating prostate infections caused by bacteria against which it is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Bactol treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Yes, Bactol can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) if it is caused by the bacteria against which Bactol is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Bactol can treat cough?
Bactol would be needed for the treatment of a cough only if it is associated with an infection. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Bactol cause drowsiness?
No, Bactol has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Bactol, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Bactol affect sperm?
No, Bactol has not been reported to affect sperm. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Bactol contain penicillin?
Bactol does not contain penicillin. However, it belongs to the same class of antibiotics.

Q. Does Bactol cause diarrhea?
Bactol can cause diarrhea as a common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you have this side effect as it could be due to the change in the normal bacteria of your gut and you may need to stop this medicine.

Q. Can I take Bactol with tramadol?
Bactol can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Bactol with metronidazole?
Bactol can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Bactol with a medicine for cold?
Please consult your doctor before taking Bactol with any medicine for cold as these medicines have many components and the interaction with each component can be different.

Q. Can I take Bactol with metformin?
Yes, Bactol can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Bactol with loratadine?
Yes, Bactol can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Bactol with aspirin?
Bactol and aspirin increase levels of each other. Please consult your doctor before taking Bactol with aspirin at the same time.