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Ceftum 250 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Ceftum 250 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Ceftum 250 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ceftum 250 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ceftum 250 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ceftum 250 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ceftum 250 Tablet related warnings talks about Ceftum 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Ceftum 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Ceftum 250 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ceftum 250 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ceftum 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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| Geriatric |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceftum 250 Tablet is used -
Is the use of Ceftum 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ceftum Tablet is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftum 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftum Tablet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftum 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ceftum Tablet rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftum 250 Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Ceftum Tablet on the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftum 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Ceftum Tablet is not harmful for the heart.
Ceftum 250 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftum 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftum 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ceftum 250 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
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 Ceftum 250 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ceftum 250 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftum 250 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftum 250 Tablet
Taking Ceftum 250 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftum 250 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftum 250 Tablet with alcohol will be.
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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