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Ceftum 500mg Tablet 4s contains Cefuroxime (Cephalosporin Antibiotic) which is used in the treatment of Various Bacterial Infections such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); Lyme disease (an infection that may develop after a person is bitten by a tick); and gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease);
Consult your doctor and inform them if you already have some liver conditions.
Consult your doctor and inform them if you already have some kidney conditions.
Consult your doctor and inform them about your alcohol habit before taking Ceftum 500mg Tablet 4s.
Consult your doctor if you feel any conditions like dizziness.
It is safe to take During Pregnancy.
It is safe to take during Breastfeeding.
Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic exhibit their activity by retarding the growth of harmful bacteria.
Bacterial infections are caused by bacterial growth in our Body. You can get sick from getting harmful bacteria in your skin, Gatro Intestinal tract, lungs, heart, brain, blood or anywhere else in your body.
No, Ceftum should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal. Taking Ceftum with food increases the absorption rate of the drug. This further enhances the effectiveness of the medicine to treat the infection.
Ceftum 500 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. It should be taken after a meal to avoid any stomach discomfort.
Cefuroxime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means that it is active against a wide variety of bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, skin infections, chest infections, ear infections and sinusitis.
Ceftum 500 Tablet is a Tablet manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It is commonly used for the diagnosis or treatment of Bacterial infections, kidney infections, urinary tract infections, endophthalmitis, reduces infection during tooth surgery.
No, Ceftum 500mg Tablet should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal.
The duration of therapy with Ceftum depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Before starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.
No, alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking Ceftum. Although not common but there are chances of severe reaction on taking alcohol with Ceftum which could prove harmful for the patient. Consult your physician before you start taking this medication.
Ceftum 500 MG Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporin. Its used for the treatment of various bacterial infections in the lungs, nose, mouth, ears, skin, and urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.
According to KM Singh, consultant, internal medicine, Fortis Hospital, Noida, an expensive antibiotic like ceftum is used for bacterial infections of the throat, lung, and ear, as bacteria have become resistant to milder drugs like ciprofloxacin. A strip of 10 tablets of ciprofloxacin costs between Rs60 and Rs130.
The amount of time Ceftum takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it but for maximum effect it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.
Yes, Ceftum can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI). But, it is prescribed only in cases of uncomplicated UTIs for 7 to 10 days. The medication is to be prescribed by the doctor only, self-medication is not advised. The severity of the UTI decides the kind of therapy needed to treat it.
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