Bactomet (500+200) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Win Medicare Pvt Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Metronidazole, Nalidixic Acid. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 4 Tablet and is priced at Rs 26.2 (arround $0.3668 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Metronidazole+ Nalidixic Acid)
Pharma Company :
Win Medicare Pvt Ltd
Brand Label :
Bactomet (500+200)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Metronidazole-200 mg
Nalidixic Acid-500 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
4 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 6.55 INR (arround $0.0917 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 26.2 INR (arround $0.3668 US Dollar)
Drug details for Bactomet (500+200)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Bactomet (500+200) are :
Metronidazole-200 mg
Nalidixic Acid-500 mg
Metronidazole Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomonas vaginitis, anaerobic infections, ulcerative gingivitis. Eradication of H.pylori associated with peptic ulcer disease. Antibiotic-associated coulitis. Trichomoniasis, Balantidiasis, Blastocyatis hominis infection. Adjunct to treatment of chronic periodontal infections. Rosacea.
For more details on Metronidazole, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Metronidazole..
Nalidixic Acid Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Intestinal infections produced by Salmonella, Shigella, E coli and Proteus.
For more details on Nalidixic Acid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Nalidixic Acid..
Bactomet (500+200) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Bactomet (500+200), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Metronidazole-200 mg Nalidixic Acid-500 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.