Cetil - 250mg

What is Cetil 250?

Cetil 250 is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat bacterial infections in the body.

It also treats Gonorrhea, a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria. The STI affects both men and women.

Cetil 250 mg contains an antibiotic known as Cefuroxime.

Lupin Limited manufactures this medicine.

Uses of Cetil 250

Gonorrhea is an STI that originates from a bacteria called neisseria gonorrhoeae. It spreads through vaginal, oral, or anal sex.

The Cetil tablets are useful in relieving the symptoms of Gonorrhea.

The antibiotic also helps in aiding infections of the ear, throat, nose, sinuses, urinary system, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints, as well as lung diseases (such as Pneumonia).

Some conditions that Cetil 250 mg can treat are:

• Gonorrhea
• Sinusitis
• Pharyngitis
• Bronchitis
• Lyme Disease

How Cetil works

The Cetil 250 mg tablet contains Cefuroxime which belongs to the Cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

It functions by killing bacteria or stopping their growth. It eliminates bacteria by preventing them from building the essential cell walls for their survival.

However, this medication won't help with the flu, the common cold, or other viral infections.

Dosage

It is best to take Cetil tablets according to your doctor’s instructions. Do not take them without a prescription.

How to take Cetil

The Cefuroxime dose depends on your specific condition. For Gonorrhea, one tablet a day is enough, but for Lyme disease, you may need to take a pill once in twelve hours for five to ten days.

Take the Cetil 250 tablet with food. Swallow it at once. Don't chew, break, or crush it. Do not take Cetil 250 tablets that contain sodium.

Missed dose

Avoid missing a dose of Cetil. However, if you do, take the tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dosage.

Overdose

Stay within the recommended dose. If you take more Cetil 250 mg tablets than the prescribed dose, get emergency medical help.

Strengths of Cetil 250

Cetil is available in multiple doses, such as:

• Cetil 125 mg tablets
• Cetil 125 mg dry syrup
• Cetil 500 mg tablets
• Cetil 750 mg injection
• Cetil 1.5 gm injection

Side effects of Cetil 250 mg

Most side effects of Cetil are not a cause for concern and go away when your body adjusts to the medicine. However, consult your doctor if the symptoms persist. Some common side effects of the medication are:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Rashes
• Stomach ache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Allergies
• Muscle pain and weakness
• Painful or difficult urination
• Diarrhea

Interactions

Every medicine has a different interaction with each individual. Before beginning any medication, discuss all potential drug, disease and food interactions with your doctor.

Drug interactions

Other drugs you take may reduce the effect of Cefuroxime, shorten its impact, have adverse effects, or none at all.

Some medications that have a moderate to a severe reaction to Cetil are:

• Amikacin
• Cholera vaccine
• Typhoid vaccine
• Furosemide
• Warfarin

Out of these, Cholera and Typhoid vaccines have the most severe reaction to Cefuroxime.

Disease Interactions

Some diseases that interact with Cefuroxime are:

• Colitis
• Liver disease
• Kidney diseases

Food Interactions

When taking Cefuroxime, avoid consuming grapefruit, alcohol, and calcium-rich foods. These foods may slow down the absorption of antibiotics in your body, reducing their effects.

Precautions

To prevent antibiotic resistance, finish the whole course of treatment with Cetil 250mg tablet. However, there are some precautions you should exercise when taking Cetil 250.

People with kidney issues may need to speak with their doctor before taking Cefuroxime. It may excessively accumulate in your body if your kidneys aren't functioning correctly.

New mothers may find it necessary to discontinue taking this medication or stop breastfeeding as the antibiotic may pass into breast milk.

Older people may face adverse reactions to taking Cefuroxime as their bodies take longer to metabolize medications.

Do not give Cefuroxime to children younger than three months of age.

Storage

Keep the medicine in a covered container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and bright light. Prevent freezing.

Keep it out from children's reach. Avoid storing unused or expired medications.