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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CEFUROXIME-500MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's treats a wide range of bacterial infections caused due to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It helps treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections. Besides this, Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's also prevents in spreading of the infection after surgery and in the early treatment of Lyme disease caused by bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) in adults and children over the age of 12 years. The usual course of Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's is seven days (5-10 days). But, your doctor might prescribe you Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's for a longer duration depending on the condition of infection. Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's has excellent antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus para influenza, Streptococcus pneumonia, S. pyrogens, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

FAQs

Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide range of bacteria (bactericidal). It kills the bacterial cell by binding to the outer layer of the bacteria and blocking the activity of the enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). As a result, the bacterial cell cannot grow and multiply and finally gets killed.

No, it is a prescribed drug, given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side-effects.

You should avoid taking Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's with oral birth control pills, medicines that reduces gastric acidity (like antacids, omeprazole), immuno suppressing drugs (mycophenolate or mycophenolic), medicines used for reducing uric acid (probenecid), and some urinary glucose tests. Besides this, it also interacts with thyphoid and BCG vaccines.

Depending upon the severity of your medical condition your doctor may prescribe it to you daily for a specific duration. The usual dose ofCefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's is 7 days (5-10 days), but depending on your current infection state your doctor may extend your dose intake for more days.

Try to stay well hydrated by drinking at least 6 glass of water or other fluid per day. Keep your underwear clean and try to use underwear made of cotton to avoid the spread of infection. Always keep your bladder empty as much possible by peeing regularly. Your doctor may prescribe cranberry juice with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infection.

After taking an antibiotic you may need to wait for up to three hours for eating or drinking any dairy products include milk as well as butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work dampen the effect of antibiotics.

If you have taken accidently over dosage of Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's, you may have diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting. In rare cases it can also cause convulsion or seizures (fits). Try to reach out to doctor in this case.

No. Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's treats only bacterial infection. Cough, flu or cold are usually caused due to the viruses. So, you should consult doctor for these conditions.

Yes. Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's may interact with birth control pills and lowers its efficiency. So, you should tell your doctor if your are using any birth control pills.

No. You should complete the full course of Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's as your doctor prescribes. After completing the full course, the Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's will work. You must take Cefuhalt 500 Tablet 10's at the right dose, times, and for the right number of days.