Ceftum 250mg Tablet- 4
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Manufactured By Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Cefuroxime (250mg)
Package Size ( 4 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Ceftum 250mg Tablet- 4 is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, nose, throat, ears, skin and urinary tract - the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Ceftum 250mg Tablet- 4
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Ceftum is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.
Q: Is Ceftum a form of penicillin drug?
A: Ceftum belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.
Q: Is Ceftum safe?
A: Ceftum is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Ceftum a steroid?
A: Ceftum is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.
Q: Is Ceftum safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Ceftum is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Ceftum if you are G6PD deficient.
Q: Is Ceftum useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Ceftum is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Can Ceftum be taken with azithromycin?
A: Ceftum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.
Q: Can Ceftum be taken with doxycycline?
A: Ceftum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.
Q: Is it safe to take Ceftum with pseudoephedrine?
A: Ceftum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Can Ceftum be taken with naproxen?
A: Ceftum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Is it safe to take Ceftum with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Ceftum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Does Ceftum expire?
A: Ceftum like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.
Q: Can Ceftum help to treat pneumonia?
A: Ceftum is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Does Ceftum have penicillin in it?
A: No, Ceftum does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.
Q: Can the use of Ceftum cause constipation?
A: Ceftum is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Ceftum, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Ceftum cover staphylococci?
A: Yes, Ceftum is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.
Q: Can the use of Ceftum make you feel tired?
A: Ceftum use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Ceftum, consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take alprazolam with Ceftum?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Ceftum is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Ceftum with ibuprofen?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Ceftum is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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