Ibcef 500 Tablet
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Cefuroxime (500mg)
Strip of 6 tablets • Tablet
A valid prescription is required for this medicine.
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Active composition
Cefuroxime binds to penicillin-binding proteins, inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis and compromising bacterial cell wall integrity.
Medical applications
Ibcef 500 Tablet contains Cefuroxime 500 mg, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic effective against a broad spectrum of bacterial infections. Cefuroxime exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death. This medication is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and Lyme disease.
Ibcef 500 is also utilized in managing infections caused by susceptible strains of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The tablet formulation ensures convenient oral administration with good bioavailability. Dosage and duration of therapy should be determined based on the severity of infection, patient age, renal function, and clinical response. Common adverse effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort, as well as hypersensitivity reactions in patients with a history of beta-lactam allergy.
Caution is advised in patients with renal impairment, and dose adjustment may be necessary. Ibcef 500 should be used under medical supervision with adherence to prescribed dosage to prevent the development of bacterial resistance. It is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins.
How to use Ibcef Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ibcef 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Important precautions
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Consuming alcohol with Ibcef 500 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
High Risk
Not relevant, as Ibcef 500 Tablet is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Exercise Caution
There is limited information available on the use of Ibcef 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Regular Checkup
Ibcef 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consult Doctor
There is limited information available on the use of Ibcef 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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