Restum 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Restum 500 Tablet Information

Restum 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Restum 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Restum 500 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Restum 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Restum 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Restum 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Restum 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Restum 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Restum 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Restum 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Restum 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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Frequently asked Questions about Restum
Restum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Restum 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Restum 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Restum 500 Tablet 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

Restum 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Restum 500 Tablet is used -

Restum 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Restum 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Restum without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Restum 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Restum is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Restum 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Restum may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Restum 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Restum is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Restum 500 Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Restum without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Restum 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Restum 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Restum 500 Tablet

Is this Restum 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Restum 500 Tablet is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Restum 500 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Restum 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Restum 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Restum 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Restum 500 Tablet

It is safe to take Restum 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Restum 500 Tablet

Information about the interaction of Restum 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Restum 500 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Restum treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Restum can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Restum?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Restum 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Restum?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Restum 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Restum treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Restum can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Restum cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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