Cetil 500 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS1040

USA Brand Name

Ceftin

Strength

500mg

Generic Name

Cefuroxime Axetil

Manufacturer

Lupin, India

## Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil)

## What Is The Generic Name For Cetil 500 Mg?

Cefuroxime Axetil is the generic version for Cetil 500 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Cetil 500 mg (Cefuroxime Axetil)?

Ceftin

## About Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil):

Cetil 500 mg contains an active ingredient Cefuroxime Axetil 500 mg, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue, blood, and lungs. It is also used to prevent infections after surgery. You can buy it from all the leading pharmacy, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Lupin (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Cetil 500 mg.

## Strength :

Cetil 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Cefuroxime Axetil 500 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil)?

Cetil 500 mg is used in:

Pharyngitis/ Tonsillitis

Acute Bacterial Otitis Media

Sinusitis

Bronchitis

Skin and Structure Infection

Cystitis

Pyelonephritis

Lyme disease

Gonococcal infection

## How Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil) Works?

Cetil 500 mg contains an active ingredient Cefuroxime Axetil, is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

## Before You Use Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Cefuroxime Axetil

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

Avoid Cetil 500 mg with dietary sodium

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil)?

You should avoid Cetil 500 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are on blood thinners

Have hypersensitivity or Allergy

Have kidney/Liver Disease

Are pregnant/breastfeeding women

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage:

Cetil 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Cefuroxime Axetil 50 mg, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Cetil 500 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor before use and always ask for the frequency and dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Cetil 500 mg at a fixed time, preferably with food. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.

## How Much Of The Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Cetil 500 mg.

## How To Take The Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil)?

Cetil 500 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil)?

You are always advised to take Cetil 500 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Cetil 500 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Cetil 500 Mg (Cefuroxime Axetil)?

Diarrhea

Headache

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Abdominal pain

Chills

Itching of Vagina or genital area

Difficult or painful urination

Change in taste

Acid or sour stomach

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Cetil 500 mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Amikacin

Chloramphenicol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Furosemide

It interacts with diseased conditions like:

Colitis

Liver Disease

Seizure disorders

## Warning And Precaution:

Cetil 500 mg should be used very cautiously in:

Allergy to Cetil 500 mg or other Beta-lactam antibiotics like Penicillin and cephalosporins

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

Impaired kidney function

It is not recommended for Breastfeeding/Pregnant women and Pediatric Population.

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Do not stop Cetil 500 mg abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage:

Store the Cetil 500 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.