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Cefulin 250 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Cefulin 250 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefulin 250 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefulin 250 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cefulin 250 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Cefulin 250 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Cefulin 250 Tablet related warnings talks about Cefulin 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Cefulin 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Cefulin 250 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefulin 250 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefulin 250 Tablet 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 Cefulin 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Cefulin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefulin 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefulin.
What is the effect of Cefulin 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Cefulin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefulin 250 Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefulin on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefulin 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Using Cefulin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefulin 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefulin 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Cefulin 250 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefulin 250 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefulin 250 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefulin 250 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefulin 250 Tablet
Taking Cefulin 250 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefulin 250 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefulin 250 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Cefulin does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefulin. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Cefulin can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefulin 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.
No, Cefulin does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Cefulin.
Take Cefulin as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Cefulin is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312