Bestoflox N (200+500) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Bestochem Formulations (India) 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 Ofloxacin, Nitazoxanide. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 85 (arround $1.19 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Ofloxacin+ Nitazoxanide)
Pharma Company :
Bestochem Formulations (India) Ltd.
Brand Label :
Bestoflox N (200+500)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Ofloxacin-200 mg
Nitazoxanide-500 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 8.5 INR (arround $0.119 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 85 INR (arround $1.19 US Dollar)
Drug details for Bestoflox N (200+500)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Bestoflox N (200+500) are :
Ofloxacin-200 mg
Nitazoxanide-500 mg
Ofloxacin Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Ofloxacin is used to treat certain infections including bronchitis, pneumonia, and infections of the skin, bladder, urinary tract, reproductive organs, and prostate (a male reproductive gland). Ofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Genito urinary, respiratory, gastro intestinal. skin and soft tissue infections. Peritonitis, Gonorrhoea. Typhoid fever, Multi drug resistant tuberculosis. Acute and sub-acute eye and ear infections.
For more details on Ofloxacin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ofloxacin..
Nitazoxanide Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea in children and adults caused by the protozoa Cryptosporidium or Giardia. Protozoa are suspected as the cause when diarrhea lasts more than 7 days. Nitazoxanide is in a class of medications called antiprotozoal agents. It works by stopping the growth of certain protozoa that cause diarrhea.Giardiasis, E.histolytics, T vaginalis, Cryptosporidium, H. pylori, Ascaria, H. nana and Enterobius vermicularis, Trichuris and trichura.
For more details on Nitazoxanide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Nitazoxanide..
Bestoflox N (200+500) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 26 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Bestoflox N (200+500), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ofloxacin-200 mg Nitazoxanide-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.