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Dericef 500mg Tablet contains Cefuroxime (Cephalosporin Antibiotic) which is used in the treatment of Various Bacterial Infections such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); Lyme disease (an infection that may develop after a person is bitten by a tick); and gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease);
Consult your doctor and inform them if you already have some liver conditions.
Consult your doctor and inform them if you already have some kidney conditions.
Consult your doctor and inform them about your alcohol habit before taking Dericef 500mg Tablet.
Consult your doctor if you feel any conditions like dizziness.
It is safe to take During Pregnancy.
It is safe to take during Breastfeeding.
Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic exhibit their activity by retarding the growth of harmful bacteria.
Bacterial infections are caused by bacterial growth in our Body. You can get sick from getting harmful bacteria in your skin, Gatro Intestinal tract, lungs, heart, brain, blood or anywhere else in your body.
No, alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking Dericef. Although not common but there are chances of severe reaction on taking alcohol with Dericef which could prove harmful for the patient. Consult your physician before you start taking this medication.
Yes, Dericef can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI). But, it is prescribed only in cases of uncomplicated UTIs for 7 to 10 days. The medication is to be prescribed by the doctor only, self-medication is not advised. The severity of the UTI decides the kind of therapy needed to treat it.
The duration of therapy with Dericef depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Before starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.
The amount of time Dericef takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it but for maximum effect it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.
No, Dericef should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal. Taking Dericef with food increases the absorption rate of the drug. This further enhances the effectiveness of the medicine to treat the infection.
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Content Updated on
Thursday, 19 September, 2024https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601206.html
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