Cetil (Alu) 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cetil (Alu) Benefits & Uses

Cetil (Alu) is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cetil (Alu) Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cetil (Alu) Related Warnings

Is the use of Cetil (Alu) safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cetil (Alu) in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cetil (Alu) safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Cetil (Alu).

Safe
What is the effect of Cetil (Alu) on the Kidneys?

Cetil (Alu) may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cetil (Alu) on the Liver?

Cetil (Alu) is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cetil (Alu) on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cetil (Alu) for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cetil (Alu) with Other Drugs

Cetil (Alu) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Cetil (Alu) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cetil (Alu) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cetil (Alu)

Is this Cetil (Alu) habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cetil (Alu) is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cetil (Alu) as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cetil (Alu) only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Cetil (Alu) in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cetil (Alu) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cetil (Alu)

It is safe to take Cetil (Alu) with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetil (Alu)

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cetil (Alu) with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cetil (Alu)

Question over 4 years ago

Is Cetil (Alu) an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cetil (Alu) is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cetil (Alu) cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cetil (Alu) covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cetil (Alu).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cetil (Alu) cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Cetil (Alu) does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cetil (Alu). However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Cetil (Alu) work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Cetil (Alu) contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Cetil (Alu) is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Cetil (Alu) with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cetil (Alu) can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cetil (Alu) along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.