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

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.

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