Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet

Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet made with 500 mg of cefuroxime in each tablet. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat susceptible bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet for infections such as certain respiratory, ear, sinus, skin, urinary tract, or throat infections when cefuroxime is an appropriate choice. This pack contains a strip/box of 4 tablets from Cipla Ltd.

How it works: Cefuroxime works by stopping bacteria from building a protective cell wall, which weakens and kills the bacteria. In tablet form, Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help clear the infection.

Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet is the higher-strength sibling to Cefadur CA 250 mg Tablet, so each tablet delivers twice as much cefuroxime. A doctor may choose the 500 mg tablet when a higher per-dose amount is needed, which can mean fewer tablets per dose compared with the 250 mg strength. It is intended for people who have been assessed by a clinician, because the right strength depends on the infection being treated and the patient’s kidney function, age, and other medicines.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections

• Swallow Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Take it with food if directed, because taking cefuroxime tablets with a meal can improve absorption.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not take it for a viral illness such as the common cold or flu.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribed, since the 500 mg tablet is a higher-strength form and may not be taken the same way as the 250 mg tablet.

Each Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of cefuroxime. The exact dose and how often you take it vary by infection and patient factors; cefuroxime is commonly prescribed in divided doses, and the total daily amount is set by the prescriber rather than the patient. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount, and use this strength only as directed by your doctor.

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 indigestion
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Loose stools

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefuroxime, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because the dose may need adjustment for this 500 mg strength.
• Tell your clinician about any history of severe gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet.
• Do not use it to treat infections caused by viruses.
• Avoid alcohol if your clinician advises against it or if it upsets your stomach while taking this antibiotic.
• If this tablet is prescribed for a child or an older adult, the doctor may choose the strength carefully based on body size and kidney function.

• Probenecid
• Antacids or acid-suppressing medicines that can affect absorption timing
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Other antibiotics, especially if prescribed together
• Live bacterial vaccines, if you are currently ill or taking antibiotics

Store Cefadur CA 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.