Zocef 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Zocef 250 MG Description
Zocef 250 tablet contains Cefuroxime, which belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics. It works by inhibiting the cell wall synthesis of bacteria, which ultimately causes the death of bacteri
a. Zocef 250 tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of tonsils, throat, sinus, ears, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and infections of the skin and soft tissue. You should take this medicine only after consulting with your doctor, and self-medication should be avoided. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to penicillins or beta-lactam antibiotics. Inform your doctor about all other medicines, over the counter products, and herbal preparations you are taking before starting the treatment with Zocef 250 tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹451.05 |
You Save | ₹13.95 (3% on MRP) |
Contains | Cefuroxime(250.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Zocef 250 MG
- For the treatment of Severe infections of tonsils, throat, sinus, and ears
- Infection of the urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue
Contraindications of Zocef 250 MG
- If you are allergic to Cefuroxime or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have a history of a severe allergic reaction to Penicillin, Monobactams, Carbapenems, or other Beta-Lactam antibiotics.
Side effects of Zocef 250 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Increased chances of fungal infections
- Raised liver enzyme or white blood cells
Precautions and Warnings of Zocef 250 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience continuous diarrhoea, immediately stop taking it and report to the hospital
- You experience difficulty in breathing, rashes, swelling of the face or mouth after taking this medicine
- You develop a rash with blisters and peeling of skin
- You have kidney disease
- You develop white patches in your mouth
Mode of Action of Zocef 250 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Zocef 250 MG
- Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor
- Swallow Zocef 250 tablet whole with a glass of water
Interactions of Zocef 250 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take Zocef 250 tablet along with your acidity medicines
- It can cause the failure of contraceptive pills (OC pills). If you are taking the contraceptive pill while you are being treated with this medicine, you also need to use a barrier method of contraception (such as condoms)...
- Medicines used to treat gout (Probenecid)
- Medicines used to thin your blood (Warfarin)
Storage and disposal of Zocef 250 MG
Dosage of Zocef 250 MG
Overdose
- Seek emergency medical care if you think you have taken an overdose of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include damage to the brain and may cause fits
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose of Zocef 250 tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Content Details
Dr. Ravi Kakarla
MBBS, MBA
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I am allergic to Amoxicillin. Can I take this medicine?
Q: Can I stop taking this medicine before the prescribed duration?
Q: How long should I take Zocef 250 tablet?
Q: Is Zocef an antibiotic?
Q: What are the side effects of Zocef 250 tablet?
Q: How many days Zocef 250 can be taken?
References
- Zinnat 125 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 1 Sep 2021]
- Zinnat 125 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 1 Sep 2021]
- Cefuroxime [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 1 Sep 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 1 Sep 2021]
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