Bio-Tab Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Bio-Tab is widely used as an alternative medicine for those who are allergic to penicillin. Main ingredient in Bio-Tab is Doxycycline. Bio-Tab is considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, because it is used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as amebic dysentery, cholera, Lyme disease, upper respiratory infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, pneumonia, STDs such as gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections. Bio-Tab antibiotic is also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis).

Bio-Tab prevents the growth of the invading bacteria. This results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.

Bio-Tab Side Effects

Common side effects of Bio-Tab may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, rash. Rare Bio-Tab side effects may include anemia, blurred vision, dizziness, extreme allergic reactions, increased sensitivity to light, loss of appetite, nausea, ringing in the ears, swelling due to fluid retention, liver or kidney problems, skin eruptions, hairy tongue and thyroid gland problems.

BIO-TAB WARNING

You should not take Bio-Tab if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any Bio-Tab in the past.

Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may recommend a lower dose of Bio-Tab.


Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, when taking Bio-Tab.

If you are taking Bio-Tab over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.

Bio-Tab should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.

BIO-TAB DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Bio-Tabwith the following:

Antacids
Blood thinners
Digoxin
Insulin
Lithium
Oral contraceptives
Penicillin antibiotics

BIO-TAB AND PREGNANCY

Bio-Tab should not be used during pregnancy. It may influence the growth of the unborn baby's bones and teeth.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle feed while taking Bio-Tab as it may pass into breast milk.

BIO-TAB DOSES

CHILDREN (8 and older)
100 mg twice daily. For children who are under 100 lbs. 2mg/ body weight, divided by 2, twice daily.

ADULTS
200 mg twice daily.

BIO-TAB OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Bio-Tab overdose may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if you suspect an overdose of Bio-Tab.

If you miss a dose of Bio-Tab, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Avoid taking a double dose.

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