Axifur 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
By VERITAZ HEALTHCARE LTD
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Axifur 500 MG Description
Axifur 500 mg tablet 10 is an antibiotic that contains cefuroxime. This medicine is used to treat infections of the lungs, ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and join
ts. Axifur tablets can be used in both adults and children for treating different infections.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Cefuroxime(500.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Pharyngitis/tonsillitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhoea |
| Side effects | Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, vaginitis |
| Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Axifur 500 MG
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Bacterial otitis media
- Bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Acute and chronic bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme disease
- Impetigo
Contraindications of Axifur 500 MG
- Known allergy to any ingredients of Axifur tablet or any molecule from cephalosporin class of antibiotics
Side effects of Axifur 500 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea/vomiting
- Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
- Vaginitis
- Dizziness
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings of Axifur 500 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Axifur tablets during pregnancy?
A:
Before taking this medicine, see your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or, suspect you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Axifur tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
Before taking this medicine, see your doctor or pharmacist if you are breast-feeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Axifur tablets?
A:
Do not drive after consuming Axifur tablets as these tablets causes dizziness and other side effects that can make you less aware.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Axifur tablets?
A:
Axifur 250mg Tablet does not have any negative side effects when used with alcohol. Please consult a doctor for more clarity.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea
Mode of Action of Axifur 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Cefuroxime is a medicine that comes under cephalosporins class of antibiotics. This molecule kills bacteria by stopping them from building the protective coating that they need to survive (the cell wall)....
Directions for Use of Axifur 500 MG
- Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions when taking this medication
- Consume Axifur tablet after a meal
- Axifur tablets should be swallowed whole with some water
- Chewing, crushing, or splitting the tablets may reduce the effectiveness of the medication
Interactions of Axifur 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Oral Contraceptives: Gut flora effects may limit oestrogen reabsorption and oral contraceptive efficacy
- Medicines used to reduce stomach acidity can reduce the total amount of cefuroxime available in the body
- Co-administration with probenecid enhances cefuroxime exposure in the body
Storage and disposal of Axifur 500 MG
- Keep this medicine out of children's sight and reach
- Store at or below 30°C in the original packaging
- Axifur should not be used if the tablets are chipped or show other signs of degradation
- Do not use Axifur tablets after expiry
- Do not dispose of medications in wastewater or household garbage
Dosage of Axifur 500 MG
Overdose
Overdose of Axifur tablets may result in brain problems like seizures (fits) or encephalopathy. Contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately, in case of overdose.
Missed a Dose
Axifur 500mg Tablet should be taken as soon as possible if you miss a dosage. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses....
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What contraception methods I can use while using Axifur tablet?
A: Since contraceptive tablets can reduce the effectiveness of Axifur tablet, you can switch to barrier method of contraception (e.g., condoms) during the course of the antibiotic treatment.
Q: Can Axifur 500mg Tablet be taken on an empty stomach?
- Axifur 500mg Tablet, like other antibiotics in its class, should not be used on an empty stomach. It should be taken after a meal twice a day. Axifur 500mg Tablet should be taken with food to increase the medication's absorption rate. This increases the medicine's effectiveness in treating the infection....
Q: How long should you take Axifur 500mg Tablet?
A: The length of Axifur 500mg Tablet treatment is determined by the type of infection. It is commonly prescribed for a period of seven days, depending on how the infection responds in the patient. Consult a doctor to get a clear idea for the exact duration of treatment, and follow the directions exactly.
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- CEFTIN (cefuroxime axetil) tablets, for oral use [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 30 March 2022]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/050605s048,050672s034lbl.pdf
- CEFTIN® Tablets [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 30 March 2022]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/050605s042lbl.pdf
Product Details
Brand
AXIFUR
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
29/06/2023
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