Description
Addicef-500 Tablet is an antibiotic from the cephalosporin class, designed to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective for conditions like urinary tract infections (UTI), mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections (such as bronchitis), severe lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia), kidney infections like pyelonephritis, uncomplicated gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted infection), and Lyme disease (caused by the bite of an infected black-legged tick) in adults and children over 12 years old. Addicef-500 Tablet works by killing bacteria, preventing them from multiplying, and stopping the spread of infection.
Salt Composition
Cefuroxime-500mg
How to Use
Take Addicef-500 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water without crushing, breaking, or chewing it. Complete the full course as directed, even if you feel better. It is available in different forms, including oral tablets, dispersible tablets, and oral suspension. For the correct dosage and duration, consult your healthcare provider.
Uses/Benefits
Addicef-500 Tablet is beneficial for treating a wide range of bacterial infections, including:
- Respiratory tract infections
- Ear infections
- Skin infections
- Genitourinary infections
- Bone infections
- Preventing infection after surgery
- Early treatment of Lyme disease in adults and children above 12 years
It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus para influenza, Streptococcus pneumoniae, S. pyrogens, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Addicef-500 Tablet may include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stomach upset
- Fungal skin infection (overgrowth of candida)
- Unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Diaper rashes
- Eosinophilia (increase in disease-fighting WBCs)
These side effects are generally mild and may subside over time. However, if they persist, consult your doctor.
Restrictions
- Pregnancy: Use with caution; consult your doctor before taking.
- Breastfeeding: Exercise caution as this medicine is excreted in breast milk.
- Liver and Kidney Conditions: Patients with liver or kidney conditions should use this medication with care.
- Driving and Machinery: May cause dizziness; be cautious when driving or operating heavy machinery.
- Allergies: Avoid if allergic to cefuroxime, penicillin, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
- Gut Flora: Diarrhea or abdominal cramps may occur due to loss of gut flora; probiotics or prebiotics might be recommended by your doctor.
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