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Ceftum 500 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

CEFUROXIME-500MG

Uses:

Ceftum 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Ceftum 500 Tablet are as follows: <br/>• Bacterial Infections: Ceftum 500 Tablet is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, ear Infections, and skin infections.<br/>• Treatment of Bronchitis: Ceftum 500 Tablet can help treat bronchitis, an infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs, by targeting the underlying bacterial cause.<br/>• Treatment of Gonorrhea: Ceftum 500 Tablet treats gonorrhea, eliminating the bacteria and alleviating symptoms.<br/>• Treatment of Lyme Disease: Ceftum 500 Tablet can be used to treat Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by tick bites, helping to eliminate the bacteria and manage symptoms.<br/>• Treatment of Throat or Tonsil Infections: Ceftum 500 Tablet can be used to treat bacterial infections of the throat or tonsils, helping to relieve symptoms.<br/>• Treatment of Sinusitis: Ceftum 500 Tablet can effectively treat sinus infections caused by susceptible bacteria, alleviating symptoms like nasal congestion and facial pain.<br/>• Pneumonia Treatment: Ceftum 500 Tablet is sometimes prescribed to treat pneumonia, especially community-acquired infections, helping patients recover faster.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Ceftum 500 Tablet treats a wide range of bacterial infections caused due to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It helps treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections. Besides this, Ceftum 500 Tablet also prevents in spreading of the infection after surgery and in the early treatment of Lyme disease caused by bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) in adults and children over the age of 12 years. The usual course of Ceftum 500 Tablet is seven days (5-10 days). But, your doctor might prescribe you Ceftum 500 Tablet for a longer duration depending on the condition of infection. Ceftum 500 Tablet has excellent antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus para influenza, Streptococcus pneumonia, S. pyrogens, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

FAQs

Ceftum 500 Tablet is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It helps in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis), severe lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia), pyelonephritis (kidney inflammation due to the bacterial infection), uncomplicated gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection), Lyme disease (caused due to biting of infected black-legged tick insect).

Ceftum 500 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide range of bacteria (bactericidal). It kills the bacterial cell by binding to the outer layer of the bacteria and blocking the activity of the enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). As a result, the bacterial cell cannot grow and multiply and finally gets killed.

No, it is a prescribed drug, given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side-effects.

You should avoid taking Ceftum 500 Tablet with oral birth control pills, medicines that reduces gastric acidity (like antacids, omeprazole), immuno suppressing drugs (mycophenolate or mycophenolic), medicines used for reducing uric acid (probenecid), and some urinary glucose tests. Besides this, it also interacts with thyphoid and BCG vaccines.

Depending upon the severity of your medical condition your doctor may prescribe it to you daily for a specific duration. The usual dose ofCeftum 500 Tablet is 7 days (5-10 days), but depending on your current infection state your doctor may extend your dose intake for more days.

Try to stay well hydrated by drinking at least 6 glass of water or other fluid per day. Keep your underwear clean and try to use underwear made of cotton to avoid the spread of infection. Always keep your bladder empty as much possible by peeing regularly. Your doctor may prescribe cranberry juice with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infection.

After taking an antibiotic you may need to wait for up to three hours for eating or drinking any dairy products include milk as well as butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work dampen the effect of antibiotics.

If you have taken accidently over dosage of Ceftum 500 Tablet, you may have diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting. In rare cases it can also cause convulsion or seizures (fits). Try to reach out to doctor in this case.

No. Ceftum 500 Tablet treats only bacterial infection. Cough, flu or cold are usually caused due to the viruses. So, you should consult doctor for these conditions.

Yes. Ceftum 500 Tablet may interact with birth control pills and lowers its efficiency. So, you should tell your doctor if your are using any birth control pills.

No. You should complete the full course of Ceftum 500 Tablet as your doctor prescribes. After completing the full course, the Ceftum 500 Tablet will work. You must take Ceftum 500 Tablet at the right dose, times, and for the right number of days.

Ceftum 500 Tablet might be a safer alternative if you are allergic to amoxicillin. However, please consult the doctor before starting Ceftum 500 Tablet.

Ceftum 500 Tablet helps treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections.

Ceftum 500 Tablet may cause dizziness in some cases. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

Do not discontinue Ceftum 500 Tablet without consulting the doctor. To treat your infection effectively, continue taking Ceftum 500 Tablet for the prescribed duration even though you feel better.

If you miss a dose of Ceftum 500 Tablet take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

Ceftum 500 Tablet may interact with other medications. Consult the doctor if you are taking oral birth control pills, antacids, immuno-suppressing drugs, or medicines used for reducing uric acid.

Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lower the effectiveness of Ceftum 500 Tablet.

Ceftum 500 Tablet can be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Side effects of Ceftum 500 Tablet include headache, dizziness, stomach upset, overgrowth of candida (fungal skin infection), and an unpleasant taste in the mouth. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.