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compositionComposition:CEFUROXIME-500MG+CLAVULANIC ACID-125MG
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Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's is used to treat various bacterial infections in children, such as throat infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis), Pneumonia, Bronchitis, urinary tract infections, skin, soft tissue infections, ear infections, etc. It contains Cefuroxime and Clavulanic acid, which prevent bacterial cell covering formation, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Also, it decreases bacterial resistance and enhances the activity of cefuroxime against the bacteria. Sometimes, it may cause common side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CEFUROXIME-500MG+CLAVULANIC ACID-125MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alzeta Pharma Corp

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's

Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's is a combination antibiotic prescribed to treat a variety of bacterial infections in children, including ear, throat, sinus, chest, and urinary tract infections. It works by targeting and killing the bacteria responsible for the illness, helping your child recover. It is highly effective when used exactly as directed by your healthcare provider.

To get the best results, your child must take them consistently at the same times every day as prescribed. These tablets must be taken with food, as this helps your child's body absorb the medicine much better and reduces the chance of an upset stomach. Ensuring your child drinks plenty of water and gets plenty of rest will also support their recovery.

Some children may experience mild side effects like a temporary upset stomach or loose stools. These issues usually go away on their own as their body adjusts. However, if your child develops severe, watery diarrhoea or a skin rash, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not take this if your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to penicillin or similar antibiotic medicines. It is also important to tell your doctor if your child has ever experienced liver damage or jaundice while taking antibiotics. Your doctor will evaluate if this medication is safe for your child's specific medical history.

Before starting, let your doctor know if your child is taking any other medications, especially other antibiotics or stomach acid reducers, as these can affect how well the medicine works. If your child cannot swallow tablets, ask your doctor or pharmacist if another suitable option is available.

Uses of Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's

Doctors prescribe medicine to treat several types of bacterial infections in pediatric patients, including:

  • Middle ear infections (Otitis Media): It helps clear painful fluid buildup and swelling behind the eardrum by stopping the bacteria causing the infection.
  • Throat and tonsil infections (Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis): It relieves painful swallowing and sore throats by eliminating harmful bacteria in the throat.
  • Sinus infections (Sinusitis): It targets bacteria in the nasal passages, helping to relieve sinus pressure and congestion.
  • Chest and lung infections: It helps clear bacterial infections in the airways, making breathing easier and reducing cough symptoms.
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs): It clears bacterial growth in the urinary system, relieving burning sensations and frequent urination.

Key Benefits

When taken consistently as directed, this medicine may provide the following physiological benefits:

  • Helps treat bacterial infections: By clearing the infection, this medicine helps relieve symptoms such as fever, pain, and tiredness, supporting your child's recovery.
  • Provides broad infection control: The two active ingredients work together to treat certain bacterial infections and help prevent the infection from returning when the full course of treatment is completed.

Directions for Use

  • Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's can be taken with or without food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's Works

Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's is a dual-action medication containing two ingredients that work together to fight bacterial infections. The main antibiotic is cefuroxime. It works by binding to proteins (penicillin-binding proteins, or PBPs) that bacteria need to build their protective outer wall. This stops the bacteria from making a strong cell wall, causing them to break down and die, helping clear the infection. Some bacteria produce a defence chemical (beta-lactamase enzyme) that can break down certain antibiotics before they work. Clavulanic acid blocks this defence chemical, helping protect cefuroxime from beta-lactamase produced by susceptible bacteria and supporting its antibacterial activity.
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Alcohol

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Driving

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Liver

Caution

Caution should be exercised while using Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's in patients with liver diseases. So, please inform your doctor if your child has a history of liver impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's.

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Kidney

Caution

Please inform your doctor if your child has a history of kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending on the age and severity of the infection.

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Heart

Caution

If your child has heart problems, giving Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's should be done only under the guidance of a pediatrician or pediatric cardiologist.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's is specifically for children use and is not meant for geriatric patients.

What if I have taken an overdose of Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's

If your child takes more than the prescribed dose of medicine, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose may include severe stomach upset, vomiting, or diarrhoea.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your child hydrated: Ensure your child drinks plenty of water, clear broths, or rehydration solutions, especially if they experience mild diarrhoea.
  • Always pair with food: Giving it alongside a meal or milk helps the body absorb the medicine efficiently and minimises stomach irritation.
  • Support gut health: Consider offering your child probiotic-rich foods like plain yoghurt after they finish their antibiotic course to help restore healthy gut bacteria.
  • Ensure adequate rest: Keep your child resting comfortably so their immune system has the energy to fight off the infection.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's to start to work: Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's ideally shows its action within 2 to 3 hours after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's last: The effect of Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's lasts for 4 to 8 hours.

What if you forget to take Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's

If your child misses a dose, give it as soon as you remember, provided it is taken with food. However, if it is nearly time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and return to the normal routine. Do not give two doses at the same time to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store the tablets in their original blister pack at room temperature, ideally below 25°C, in a dry place away from direct heat and moisture. Once removed from the blister, use the tablet immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Complete the full course: Completing the full course of treatment helps clear the infection completely and reduces the chance of it coming back, even if your child starts to feel better.
  • Give with food: Give this medicine with food to help reduce stomach upset.
  • Do not crush tablets: If your child cannot swallow tablets, ask your doctor or pharmacist if a suitable liquid formulation is available.
  • Ask before repeating a dose: If your child vomits within 30 minutes after taking the medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist before giving another dose.
  • Do not share: Never give this medicine to another child, even if they have similar symptoms.
  • When to call your doctor: Contact your doctor if your child's symptoms do not improve or worsen after 48 to 72 hours, if they develop new or severe side effects, have persistent vomiting or difficulty taking the medicine, or if their fever persists or returns after initially improving.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Acid-reducing medicines (such as antacids, H2 blockers, or proton pump inhibitors): These medicines may reduce the absorption of cefuroxime. Tell your doctor if your child is taking them, as they may advise how to space the doses or adjust treatment.
  • Probenecid (used for gout): Probenecid may increase the amount of cefuroxime in your child's body by slowing its removal. Tell your doctor if your child is taking this medicine.
  • Blood thinners (such as warfarin): This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with blood thinners. Tell your doctor if your child is taking these medicines, as additional monitoring may be needed.
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic acidMycophenolic acid
Severe
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic acidCholera, live attenuated
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Cefuroxime + Clavulanic acidMycophenolic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Qutim-CV-625 Tablet:
Taking mycophenolic acid and cefuroxime together can reduce the blood levels and effects of mycophenolic acid.

How to manage the interaction:
Using mycophenolic acid and cefuroxime together can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you experience any symptoms, like less urine output, shortness of breath, or swelling, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic acidCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Qutim-CV-625 Tablet:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with cefuroxime may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking cefuroxime and cholera attenuated together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. To ensure an adequate vaccine response, you should not receive the cholera vaccine and live until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. If you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic acidBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Qutim-CV-625 Tablet:
Co-administration of Cefuroxime may reduce the anti-tumor activity of BCG in the bladder.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving BCG if you are currently being treated with cefuroxime. To ensure adequate response to your treatment, you should not receive BCG until after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Qutim-CV-625 Tablet 6's when used as directed.

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

FAQs

No, you should not crush or chew these tablets. Crushing them can ruin the protective coating, cause a bitter taste, and decrease how well the medicine is absorbed. If your child cannot swallow tablets, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking this medicine with a meal or snack significantly improves how well your child’s body absorbs the active ingredients and helps prevent stomach upset. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.
No, you must complete the full course of treatment. Stopping early can leave some bacteria alive, which may cause the infection to return and become harder to treat. Talk to your doctor if you feel the treatment needs to be stopped.
If your child vomits shortly after taking the medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist before giving another dose. If vomiting continues or your child cannot keep the medicine down, seek medical advice.
It depends on the severity of the allergy. If your child has had a severe allergic reaction (like difficulty breathing or swelling) to penicillin, they should not take this medicine. Talk to your doctor about safe alternatives.
No, it is an antibiotic and only works against bacterial infections. It will not work against viral infections like common colds or the flu. Talk to your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
Paracetamol or ibuprofen can usually be given if recommended by your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor about all the medicines your child is taking before starting this medicine.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Arrowin House, Building No. 215/3, Darshani Bagh, Manimajra, Chandigarh, India
Other Info - QUT0127
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