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Britum Information


Britum Benefits & Uses

Britum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Britum 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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

Britum Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Britum is used -

Britum Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Britum safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Britum safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Britum safe during breastfeeding?


    Britum does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Britum on the Kidneys?


    Britum rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Britum on the Liver?


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

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Britum on the Heart?


    Britum is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Britum with Other Drugs

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


Britum Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Britum

  • Is this Britum habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Britum has not been reported.

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


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Britum. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Britum only as per medical advice.

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


    Britum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Britum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Britum


    Taking Britum with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Britum


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Britum and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Britum

Question over 6 years ago

Can Britum treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Britum 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 about 6 years ago

Does Britum treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Britum can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Britum with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Britum can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Britum along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

Does Britum help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Britum can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Britum with ibuprofen?

Yes, Britum can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312


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