Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension

Brand Name Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension
Salt Composition

Cefuroxime Axetil (125mg)

Strength 125mg
Product Form Oral Suspension
Pack 1 x 50ml in 1 Bottle
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antibiotic

SubCategory

Anti-Biotic

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
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    Medical Description of Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension

    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension contains Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media, Skin and soft tissue infections, Bacterial septicemia, Gonorrhea, and Lyme disease in children. Mainly this medicine targets the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and skin structures, blood, bones, joints, and urinary tract infections and is also used to prevent the infections that occur during surgery. Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg is an antibiotic that helps to fight against bacteria. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.


    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Pneumonia, Ear infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Gonorrhoea, and Skin and structure infection.


    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension Benefits

    Bacterial infections

    Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

    Acute sinusitis

    It is also called acute rhinosinusitis.  It is an inflammation inside your nose which is called sinusitis. It is usually caused by the common cold, or by any viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms include runny nose, postnasal drainage, congestion, swelling around your eyes, ear pressure, headache, cough, bad breath, fatigue, and fever.

    Urinary tract infection

    It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

    Skin infection

    It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness

    Gonorrhea

    It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.

    Acute bronchitis

    It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.

    Pneumonia

    It is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the alveoli. It is usually caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty, cough, and confusion


    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension Indication

    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension is prescribed in the following indications as Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Pneumonia, Ear infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Gonorrhoea, and Skin and structure infection.


    Mechanism of action of Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension

    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension contains Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections.


    How Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension works

    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension contains Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections.


    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefuroxime axetil
    • It is contraindicated to the patients if they are allergic to the penicillin compounds


    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension Side Effects

    • Diarrhea
    • Decreased Hemoglobin
    • Eosinophilia
    • Nausea
    • Vaginitis
    • Diaper rash
    • Increase in alkaline phosphatase
    • Thrombophlebitis
    • Anemia
    • Cholestasis
    • Jaundice
    • Stevens-Johnson syndrome


    FAQs for Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension

    • Is the Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension is effective?

    Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions

    • Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension?

    The use of antibiotics does not interfere with the ingredients in the vaccines. But as a preventive measure do not vaccinate your children until they recover from the illness.

    • Can other medicines be given at the same time as Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension?

    Kindly inform your doctor about your concomitant medication because in some cases the use of this medicine can interact with other medicines.


    Precautions and general warning of Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension

    Alcohol

    Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Driving or operating machinery

    Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Pregnancy

    Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor

    Breast Feeding

    Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor

    Kidney Problem

    The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    It is considered safe to use this medicine if you have liver dysfunctions. It does not require dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension

    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension is taken orally with or without food. You can measure the dose with the help of a measuring cup and shake well before using this suspension. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension in children

    It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 3 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension in Elderly Patients

    Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor


    Other general warnings

    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a history of colitis, renal impairment, and seizure
    • The use of this medicine may cause prolonged INR in nutritional deficit patients and hepatic and renal diseases were reported
    • Kindly avoid the product that contains phenylalanine
    • Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You are having any concomitant diseases


    General instructions

    Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg is an antibiotic that helps to fight against bacteria. Mainly this medicine targets the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and skin structures, blood, bones, joints, and urinary tract infections and is also used to prevent the infections that occur during surgery.


    Drug Interaction of Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    BCG vaccine live + Cefuroxime

    The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Cefuroxime decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    Argatroban + Cefuroxime

    Use alternative drugs because the use of Cefuroxime will increase the effect of argatroban by anticoagulation

    Aluminum hydroxide + Cefuroxime

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of aluminum hydroxide will decrease the effect of Cefuroxime by increasing its gastric pH.

    Doxycycline + Cefuroxime

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Doxycycline decreases the effect of Cefuroxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    Drug-Food Interaction

    The food may increase the effect of  the drug in your body so it is advised to take this medicine with food to increase the absorption

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Renal dysfunction

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the serum concentration of the antibiotics and their metabolites may be increased and the half-lives of these drugs prolonged in patients with impaired renal function. You have to adjust the dose based on the severity of the infection.

    Liver diseases

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment because the use of this drug may cause hepatitis and it also increases the SGOT, SGPT, and alkaline phosphatase level

    Seizure disorders

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who have a history of epilepsy because the use of this drug may stimulate seizure and it also cause encephalopathy, coma, asterixis, neuromuscular excitability, and myoclonia


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    Ceftum 125mg Oral Suspension contains Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media, Skin and soft tissue infections, Bacterial septicemia, Gonorrhea, and Lyme disease in children. Mainly this medicine targets the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and skin structures, blood, bones, joints, and urinary tract infections and is also used to prevent the infections that occur during surgery.

    Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infection. Also used as surgical prophylaxis during surgery.

    This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.