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Britum is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Britum safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Britum safely.
Is the use of Britum safe during breastfeeding?
Britum does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Britum on the Kidneys?
Britum rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Britum on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Britum on the liver.
What is the effect of Britum on the Heart?
Britum is completely safe for the heart.
Britum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Britum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Britum habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Britum has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Britum. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Britum only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Britum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Britum
Taking Britum with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Britum
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Britum and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Britum can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Britum along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
The dosage of Britum may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes, Britum can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Yes, Britum can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
Yes, Britum can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Britum along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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