CEFFILOT-500

Composition – CEFUROXIME AXETIL 500MG
Dosage Form – TABLET
Packaging – 10X1X10

Ceffilot 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.

Product Information

Ceffilot is a cephalosporin antibiotic containing cefuroxime. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death.

Uses

Ceffilot is an antibiotic. It is effective in infections of the lungs( eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Side Effects

Rash, Diarrhea, Decreased blood cells

How to Use

Take the medicine in the dosage as prescribed by the physician.

How it Works

Ceffilot is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing it from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of bacteria.

Fact Box

Chemical ClassBroad Spectrum Cephalosporins
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassAnti-Infective
Action ClassThird generation cephalosporins

Interactions with Drugs

  • 1) Antacids may alter the absorption of cefuroxime thus avoid concomitant use. It is advised to use cefuroxime at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after the agents.
  • 2) Cefuroxime may reduce the effectiveness of estrogen-containing contraceptives.Therefore, additional contraceptive methods are recommended during treatment.

Quick Tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Ceffilot 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

What if you forgot to take

If you miss a dose of Ceffilot 500mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Is Ceffilot 500mg Tablet effective?

Ceffilot 500mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ceffilot 500mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I do not get better after using Ceffilot 500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

How long does Ceffilot 500mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Ceffilot 500mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Dosage Form

TABLET