Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet

Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 250 mg of cefuroxime in each tablet. It belongs to the cephalosporin class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This strength is one of the lower tablet options in the Cefadur CA line, and it is prescribed when a doctor wants a 250 mg dose rather than the 500 mg tablet.

How it works: Cefuroxime works by stopping bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. In tablet form, Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can reach the infection in the body.

Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg per tablet, so it is a lower-strength option compared with Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet. A doctor may choose this tablet when a smaller cefuroxime dose is appropriate based on the infection being treated, the patient’s age or size, and kidney function. It is not for self-adjusting the dose, and it should be used only as prescribed.

• Bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Other cefuroxime-sensitive bacterial infections

• Swallow Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep a steady level of medicine in your body.
• Food can improve absorption of cefuroxime axetil products, so taking this tablet after food is often recommended.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a healthcare professional specifically tells you to.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start to feel better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet supplies 250 mg of cefuroxime. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses, and the exact schedule can differ from patient to patient. Do not increase or decrease how often you take it on your own, because the prescriber decides the dose and maximum daily amount for your situation.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefuroxime may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Yeast overgrowth

• Tell your doctor if you have a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy, because cross-allergy can happen.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, since cefuroxime may need dose adjustment.
• Report any history of severe diarrhea after antibiotics, because this medicine can trigger C. difficile infection.
• Take exactly as prescribed; higher or more frequent doses of Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet should not be used unless your clinician changes the plan.
• Let your prescriber know about pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting treatment.
• Avoid using it for a viral illness, because antibiotics do not treat colds or flu.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, including blood thinners and acid-reducing medicines.

• Probenecid may raise cefuroxime levels in the body.
• Antacids and acid-suppressing medicines can reduce absorption of cefuroxime axetil products.
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants may have increased bleeding risk when used with cefuroxime.
• Live bacterial vaccines may work less well while you are taking antibiotics.
• Other antibiotics may interact depending on the infection and treatment plan.

Store Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and direct heat, and keep it out of reach of children.