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Ancef 500 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

CEFUROXIME-500MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Ancef 500 Tablet 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, Ancef 500 Tablet 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 Ancef 500 Tablet is seven days (5-10 days). But, your doctor might prescribe you Ancef 500 Tablet for a longer duration depending on the condition of infection. Ancef 500 Tablet 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

Ancef 500 Tablet 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 Ancef 500 Tablet 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 ofAncef 500 Tablet 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 Ancef 500 Tablet, 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. Ancef 500 Tablet treats only bacterial infection. Cough, flu or cold are usually caused due to the viruses. So, you should consult doctor for these conditions.

Yes. Ancef 500 Tablet 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 Ancef 500 Tablet as your doctor prescribes. After completing the full course, the Ancef 500 Tablet will work. You must take Ancef 500 Tablet at the right dose, times, and for the right number of days.

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