Cetil (Alu)

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  • Contains / Salt: Cefuroxime (500 mg)
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    Cetil (Alu) Information



    Cetil (Alu) Benefits & Uses

    Cetil (Alu) is used to treat the following -

    Other Benefits

    Cetil (Alu) 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


    Cetil (Alu) Side Effects

    Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cetil (Alu) is used -

    Cetil (Alu) Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Cetil (Alu) safe for pregnant women?


      There are no side effects of Cetil (Alu) in pregnant women.

      Safe
    • Is the use of Cetil (Alu) safe during breastfeeding?


      Breastfeeding women can safely use Cetil (Alu).

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Cetil (Alu) on the Kidneys?


      Cetil (Alu) may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Cetil (Alu) on the Liver?


      Cetil (Alu) is completely safe for the liver.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Cetil (Alu) on the Heart?


      There are no any side effects of Cetil (Alu) for the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Cetil (Alu) with Other Drugs

    Cetil (Alu) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -



    Cetil (Alu) Contraindications

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



    Frequently asked Questions about Cetil (Alu)

    • Is this Cetil (Alu) habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Cetil (Alu) is addictive.

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


      No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cetil (Alu) as you may feel sleepy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Cetil (Alu) only as per medical advice.

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


      No, the use of Cetil (Alu) in mental disorders is not effective.

      No

    Cetil (Alu) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Cetil (Alu)


      It is safe to take Cetil (Alu) with food.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Cetil (Alu)


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

      Unknown


    Frequently asked Questions about Cetil (Alu)

    Question almost 4 years ago

    Is Cetil (Alu) an antiboitic?

    Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

    Yes, Cetil (Alu) 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 almost 5 years ago

    Does Cetil (Alu) cover anaerobes?

    Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

    Yes, Cetil (Alu) covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cetil (Alu).

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Does Cetil (Alu) cover enterococcus?

    Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

    No, Cetil (Alu) does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cetil (Alu). However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance. 

    Question about 5 years ago

    How does Cetil (Alu) work?

    Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

    Cetil (Alu) 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. Cetil (Alu) 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 over 3 years ago

    Can I take Cetil (Alu) with paracetamol?

    Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

    Yes, Cetil (Alu) can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cetil (Alu) along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses. 



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 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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