Balokem 100mg Tablet : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Alkem Laboratories Ltd | strip of 10 tablets

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Composition for Balokem 100mg Tablet

Balofloxacin (100mg)

Prescription Required

Primary uses of Balokem 100mg Tablet

Bacterial infections

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We do not sell this product at present

Medicine Overview

In Depth Information

Patient Concerns

Medicine Overview of Balokem Tablet

Uses of Balokem Tablet

Balokem 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Balokem Tablet side effects

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Balokem Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Balokem 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Balokem Tablet works

Balokem 100mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.

In Depth Information on Balokem Tablet

Expert advice for Balokem Tablet

Your doctor has prescribed Balokem to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Balokem and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
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.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Balokem Tablet related warnings

Special precautions for Balokem Tablet

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Balokem 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Balokem 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Balokem 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Balokem 100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Balokem 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Balokem Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Balokem 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Patient Concerns

No Patient Concerns found for this medicine

Severely interacts with other drugs like

Taking Balokem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Balokem with Tizanidine

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Medicines with composition Tizanidine: Sirdalud, Tizalide, Ginox

Balokem with Strontium Chloride

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Medicines with composition Strontium Chloride: Strotas

Balokem with Rasagiline

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