Formic O 100 Tablet

Formic O 100 Tablet belongs to a group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections). Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.

Formic O 100 Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactobacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Formic O 100 Tablet weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. Lactobacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactobacillus prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria in the intestine lost due to a prolonged intake of Formic O 100 Tablet . Thus, together Formic O 100 Tablet helps in the prevention of infections.  Formic O 100 Tablet will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

It is also recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic (antibiotic resistance). You may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, heartburn, and allergy in some cases. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.  

Before starting Formic O 100 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Formic O 100 Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Formic O 100 Tablet . As far as it is known, Formic O 100 Tablet may be used in pregnancy. Consideration should be given to discontinuing nursing temporarily during treatment with cefixime.
 

 Formic O 100 Tablet contains Cefixime (antibiotic) and Lactobacillus (beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria). Cefixime prevents bacterial cell growth by preventing the formation of the outer protein layer of bacteria (cell wall) responsible for bacteria's growth and multiplication. Lactobacillus is a beneficial lactic acid-producing bacteria (good bacteria) that supports the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the gut environment. Lactobacillus prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria in the intestine lost due to a prolonged intake of Formic O 100 Tablet . Thus, together Formic O 100 Tablet helps in the prevention of infections. Formic O 100 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, sinuses (sinusitis), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis), lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), and urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections).   

In some cases, the use of Formic O 100 Tablet causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea, however, Lactobacillus sporogenes in this medicine prevent these symptoms. Inform your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) as Formic O 100 Tablet may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before taking Formic O 100 Tablet if you have diabetes as Formic O 100 Tablet liquid dosage form contains sucrose. Long-term use of Formic O 100 Tablet may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so a yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended. Talk to your doctor before taking Formic O 100 Tablet if you have epilepsy,  diabetes, stomach problems, kidney, or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Formic O 100 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Formic O 100 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 10 years old unless recommended by a doctor.

• Even if you feel better after taking Formic O 100 Tablet , do not stop taking it until your doctor says so. This might cause the symptoms to reappear and will make the infection difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
• Formic O 100 Tablet can affect growing teeth, so it should be avoided during pregnancy and in children less than 10 years old.
• Formic O 100 Tablet should not be consumed beyond its expiry date as after that it breaks down into harmful chemicals which can damage the kidney.
• Make sure you drink plenty of fluids when you are sick. This will in general help you clear out the infection faster, protect you from dehydration, and will help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking Formic O 100 Tablet .