Cetil 125 mg Tablet

Cetil 125 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 125 mg of cefuroxime in each tablet. Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Cetil 125 mg Tablet, made by Lupin Ltd., is used for infections such as those affecting the throat, ears, sinuses, chest, skin, or urinary tract when the bacteria are likely to respond to cefuroxime.

How it works: Cefuroxime works by stopping bacteria from building the cell wall they need to survive. In tablet form, Cetil 125 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where the medicine reaches the infection and helps kill susceptible bacteria.

Cetil 125 mg Tablet is the lower tablet strength in the Cetil line, alongside Cetil 250 mg Tablet and Cetil 500 mg Tablet. A doctor may choose Cetil 125 mg Tablet when a smaller cefuroxime dose is appropriate, which can help match treatment to the infection and the patient’s age, weight, kidney function, or overall response. It is not the same as simply splitting a higher-strength tablet unless the prescriber has said to do so.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Chest or lung infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Cetil 125 mg Tablet with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, because regular spacing keeps the antibiotic level steady.
• Taking the tablet with food can help improve absorption and may reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not take it for a viral illness such as a cold or flu.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Cetil 125 mg Tablet provides 125 mg of cefuroxime. The exact dosing schedule depends on the infection being treated and the patient’s age and kidney function; it may be taken more than once a day, but only the prescriber should decide the dose and frequency. There is no single maximum daily dose for everyone, so follow the prescription label carefully for this specific strength.

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
• Headache
• Loose stools

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefuroxime, penicillin, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dose adjustments may be needed for Cetil 125 mg Tablet.
• Let your prescriber know if you have a history of severe diarrhea or colitis after antibiotics.
• Take the tablet with food if instructed, since taking it on an empty stomach may reduce absorption for some people.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially acid-reducing drugs, because they can affect how well cefuroxime is absorbed.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether Cetil 125 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Do not use this antibiotic for unproven infections or share it with others.

• Probenecid
• Antacids or acid-reducing medicines that lower stomach acid
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Certain diuretics or other medicines that can increase kidney stress
• Oral typhoid vaccine

Store Cetil 125 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.