Ceftum 500 Tablet

There is no information available on the safety of the Ceftum 500 in pregnant women and thus it should only be used if prescribed by the doctor.

Cefuroxime passes into the breastmilk in small quantities and can alter the microbial flora of the breastfed baby. Watch for the symptoms of diarrhoea and thrush in the breastfed baby. Your doctor may suggest you either stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medicine.

You may feel dizzy while on treatment with the Ceftum 500 tablet. Caution is needed while driving or operating machines.

Although there is no known interaction between alcohol and the Ceftum 500 tablet, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.

No, if you are allergic to Amoxicillin, never take this medicine as it can result in a very severe allergic reaction. Always inform your doctor about your allergies.

No, you must finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication can make the infection difficult to treat.

The dose and duration of treatment depend on the cause of infection and response to the treatment. Do not stop taking the Ceftum 500 even if you feel better, complete the full course as stopping the treatment in between can result in antibiotic resistance and infection may reoccur.

No, the Ceftum 500 contains an antibiotic called cefuroxime whereas Augmentin is a combination antibiotic and contains combination amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

No, the Ceftum 500 does not alter your blood sugar levels. It is an antibiotic medicine.

No, the Ceftum 500 is an antibiotic medicine and only effective against bacteria and thus not useful in case of infections caused by fungus or yeast.

A throat infection can be either due to bacterial or viral infection. Do not self medicate with this medicine on your own for the treatment of throat infection. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine for any condition.

No, Ceftum 500 does not have any action in reducing fever. It is an antibiotic medicine and is not effective for controlling general fever. However, it is used in the treatment of enteric or typhoid fever due to bacterial infection.

Yes, Ceftum 500 is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infection. But you should consult your doctor if you feel you suffer from an infection of the urinary tract. Your doctor will decide the dose, frequency and duration of the treatment. You may also be asked to take some other medicine along with antibiotics for relieving associated symptoms.

As, Ceftum is an antibiotic medicine, the complete effect towards the infection could be seen only after completing the full course of antibiotic treatment. It may take a few days to show its effect.

You should take Ceftum for the prescribed duration only. The dose and frequency of taking antibiotic medicine generally depend on the type and severity of infection. Do not exceed the prescribed dose and duration. Also, it should be taken regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness.

Yes, Ceftum 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It contains cefuroxime as the active substance that belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

No, Ceftum 500 tablet and azithromycin are not the same. Ceftum 500 tablet and azithromycin are both antibiotics used for the treatment of various bacterial infections. However, the only difference is that Ceftum 500 tablet contains cefuroxime as the active substance which belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics whereas azithromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. Your doctor will recommend the best suitable medicine for you based on your signs and symptoms.