BACSTOL 100MG contains Trimethoprim which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections of the urinary tract and the respiratory tract. It can also be used to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.

Trimethoprim is a potent antibacterial agent. It kills the susceptible bacteria by preventing the production of certain substances (folic acid) within the bacterial cell which is required for its growth and survival.

Take the full course of BACSTOL 100MG without any interruption. Before taking BACSTOL 100MG, inform your doctor if you have any problems in your kidneys. You must also inform your doctor if you have folic acid deficiency, porphyria (inherited blood disorder) or uncontrollable diabetes before taking BACSTOL 100MG as a precaution.

 BACSTOL 100MG is not recommended for use in patients with serious liver problems or anemia. It is also not suitable for use in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and in children (aged below 6 years, including infants aged below 4 months).

BACSTOL 100MG may cause anemia or hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels) in some individuals. To avoid this, your doctor will periodically monitor your RBC count and blood potassium levels as a precaution.

Other most common side effects of taking BACSTOL 100MG are headache, skin rashes, thrush, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.