Furotil Plus 250 mg+62.5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Furotil plus 125 mg suspension Furotil plus 125 mg tablet Furotil plus 500 mg tablet

Title

Furotil Plus 250 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Health
  • Antibiotics
  • Infections

Description

Furotil Plus 250 mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria.

Dosage

  • 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
  • 500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
  • 1000 mg b.i.d. Single dose
  • 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days
  • 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
  • 500 mg b.i.d. for 20 days
  • Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)

Pharmacology

Bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms.

Interaction

Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases the area under the serum concentration.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin & Pseudomembranous Colitis.

SideEffects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Pruritus
  • Rash
  • Urticaria

PregnancyAndLactation

Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid can be safely used in later pregnancy. Excreted into breast milk in small quantities.

PrecautionsAndWarnings

Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & history of colitis.

TherapeuticClass

Second generation Cephalosporins

StorageConditions

Store in a cool, dry place (below 30o C), away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Indications

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
  • Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea
  • Early Lyme Disease
  • Septicemia
  • Meningitis
  • Switch therapy (Injectable to oral)

ModeOfAction

Interferes with the transpeptidation process. Clavulanic acid inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes and inactivates them.

CommonlyAskedQuestions

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