Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets

Description of Cefuroxime Axetil Tablet – Cefuxtil-500 Tablet is an antibiotic that helps your body fight bacterial infections. It works to treat infections of the lungs, ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It’s also used to keep you from getting an infection while you’re having surgery. For quick and positive results, make sure you complete the treatment course without skipping any dose. 

Uses

Cefuroxime Axetil Tablet is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria that cause infections in your body. This medication is used to treat infections of the lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones, joints, skin, and soft tissues, among other things. 

This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but even if you feel better, you should continue to take it as directed. Stopping it too soon may cause the infection to return and become more difficult to treat.

Side effects

Although the medication is safe to use and does not have any side effects, it may show some symptoms. If the symptoms last for long and make you worried, contact your doctor. Some common side effects of Cefuroxime Axetil Tablet include:

• Nausea
• Rash
• Diarrhoea
• Allergic reaction
• Vomiting
• Increased liver enzymes

Precautions

• Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while you are on treatment with this medicine. 
• Although the medicine is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, it is better to consult with your doctor before taking the medicine. 
• Diarrhoea may occur as a side effect, but it should subside once your treatment is finished. If it does not stop or if you notice blood in your stools, contact your doctor.
• Let your doctor know about your medical history (allergies and any recent medication you took) along with the medication that you may have taken for the same condition.

Direction to use

• Take the tablets at 12 hours time gap twice a day or as prescribed by your doctor.
• For best results, take the medication at the same time each day, without a skip.
• Swallow the whole tablet, do not crush or chew it. 
• Make sure to consume the tablet after your meal. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What must I avoid while taking Cefuroxime Axetil Tablet?

When taking cefuroxime, stay away from grapefruit and grapefruit juice. With copper reduction tests (e.g., Benedict’s or Fehling’s solution), cefuroxime may cause a false-positive result for glucose in the urine, but not with enzyme-based tests.

Is it necessary to take Cefuroxime Axetil with food?

Cefuroxime should be taken with food to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset. Dosage is determined by your medical condition and therapy response. Completely swallow the tablets. Because the tablets have a strong bitter taste, do not crush or chew them.

How long does cefuroxime take to start working?

Cefuroxime will begin fighting the infection in your body right away. After two days, you should start to feel better, but even if you don’t think you need it anymore, finish the entire course of medication.