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Furoxime
- Manufactured by: Amnicure Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Cefuroxime
- Storage: Store at room temperature
Furoxime
Prescription Required
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- Manufactured by: Amnicure Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Cefuroxime
- Storage: Store at room temperature
Furoxime Benefits & Uses
Furoxime is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Bronchitis
- Gonorrhea
- Skin Infections
- Meningitis
- Septic Arthritis
- Osteomyelitis
- Tonsillitis
- Throat Infection
- Impetigo
- Cervicitis
- Urethritis
- Ear Infection
- Open Wound
- Itchy Throat (Read More - Home remedies for itchy throat)
Furoxime 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) |
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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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Furoxime Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Furoxime is used -
Furoxime Related Warnings
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Is the use of Furoxime safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Furoxime in pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Furoxime safe during breastfeeding?
Furoxime is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Furoxime on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Furoxime on kidney have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Furoxime on the Liver?
Furoxime is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Furoxime on the Heart?
Furoxime is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Furoxime with Other Drugs
Furoxime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Furoxime Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Furoxime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Diabetes
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Frequently asked Questions about Furoxime
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Is this Furoxime habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Furoxime.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Furoxime, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Furoxime can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Furoxime only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Furoxime is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Furoxime Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Furoxime
Taking Furoxime with food does not cause any problems.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Furoxime
Information about the interaction of Furoxime and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Furoxime
Question about 3 years ago
Can I take Furoxime without consulting a doctor?
Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery
Furoxime is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Question almost 2 years ago
Can I take Furoxime with ibuprofen?
Yes, Furoxime 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.
Question almost 3 years ago
Does Furoxime cover enterococcus?
Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician
No, Furoxime does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Furoxime. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Question about 2 years ago
Does Furoxime help in sinus infection?
Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Furoxime 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 3 years ago
Does Furoxime cover MRSA infections?
Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician
No, Furoxime does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Furoxime.
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This medicine data has been created by -
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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
