Zerotil Plus 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 70.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 980.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 490.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company	Beacon pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as	Zerotil plus 250 mg tablet Zerotil plus 125 mg suspension

Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
Cefuroxime is a bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Clavulanic acid is a naturally derived beta lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus
Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhea, pneumonia, typhoid fever
Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid tablet may be taken without regard of food
Cefuroxime should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has a history of colitis
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30o C), away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children

250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adults
250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis in adults
250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis in adults
250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis in adults
250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections in adults
250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adults
1000 mg b.i.d. Single dose for uncomplicated gonorrhea in adults
250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for community-acquired pneumonia in adults
500 mg b.i.d. for 10-14 days for MDR Typhoid Fever in adults
500 mg b.i.d. for 20 days for early Lyme disease in adults
20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days for pharyngitis/tonsillitis in pediatric patients
30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days for acute otitis media in pediatric patients
30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days for acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis in pediatric patients
30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days for impetigo in pediatric patients

Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%
Drug that reduces gastric acidity may result in a lower bioavailability of Cefuroxime and tend to cancel the effect of postprandial absorption

Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin & in patients with Pseudomembranous Colitis

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal discomfort or pain
Prolonged administration of Cefuroxime and Clavulanic acid combination may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms
Rarely (<0.2%) renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritus, rash and serum sickness like urticaria may appear

Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid can be safely used in later pregnancy to treat urinary and other infections
Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid is excreted into the breast milk in small quantities. However, the possibility of sensitizing the infant should be kept in mind

Cefuroxime should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has a history of colitis

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

What is Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet used for? - Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhea, pneumonia, typhoid fever
How long does it take for Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet to take effect? - Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet starts working within 2-3 hours after taking it
How long do the effects of this medicine last? - The effect of Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours
Is Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine? - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption
Is Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet a habit forming medicine? - No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet
Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy? - Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet is safe to use in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. However, it is recommended to use this medicine only after consulting your doctor
Can Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet be taken while breast-feeding? - Zerotil Plus 500 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. It enters into breast milk at low levels