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Folcef 250mg 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);
- Antibiotics such as cefuroxime will not show any effect in case of flu, colds, or other viral infections.
- Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
How Folcef 250mg Tablet works
Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic exhibit their activity by retarding the growth of harmful bacteria.
How To Use Folcef 250mg Tablet
- Follow the dose schedule as mentioned by your doctor.
- It can be taken with or without food but at around the same times every day
Special Precautions About Folcef 250mg Tablet
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cefuroxime; other cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medications.
- If you are taking antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum, take them at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after cefuroxime.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (condition that causes swelling in the lining of the colon [large intestine]), or kidney or liver disease.
Benefits Of Folcef 250mg Tablet
- helps in treatment of pneumonia.
Side Effects Of Folcef 250mg Tablet
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- wheezing (high pitched sound while Breathing)
- Swelling of the face and throat
- Swelling of the eyes and tongue
What If I Missed A Dose Of Folcef 250mg Tablet
- If you miss a dose, consult your doctor.
- Do not double up the doses to compensate for missed doses.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Omeprazole
- Probenacid
- Mycophenolic Acid
Drug Food Interaction
- Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing calcium may reduce efficacy of antibiotics.
Disease Explanation
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.
Safety Advice for Folcef 250mg Tablet
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
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 Folcef 250mg 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.
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Written By
Ashwani Singh
Master in Pharmacy
Content Updated on
Thursday, 19 September, 2024Sources
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601206.html
