Atom 250 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Atom Benefits & Uses

Atom is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Atom Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Atom Related Warnings

Is the use of Atom safe for pregnant women?

Atom is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Atom safe during breastfeeding?

Atom does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Atom on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Atom on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Atom on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Atom on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Atom on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Atom for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atom with Other Drugs

Atom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Atom Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atom unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Atom

Is this Atom habit forming or addictive?

Atom does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Atom can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Atom is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Atom for mental disorders.

No

Atom Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atom

Taking Atom with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atom

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atom with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Atom

Question over 4 years ago

Does Atom affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Atom might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question over 5 years ago

How does Atom work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Atom contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Atom is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question almost 4 years ago

Is Atom an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Atom is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question about 4 years ago

Can Atom treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Atom can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Atom a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Atom is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.