Cetil 250 mg Tablet

Cetil 250 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 250 mg of cefuroxime in each tablet. Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Cetil 250 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the throat, sinuses, ears, lungs, skin, urinary tract, or other sites when the bacteria are expected to respond to cefuroxime.

How it works: Cefuroxime works by stopping bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which weakens and kills them. In tablet form, Cetil 250 mg is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help treat the infection at its source.

Cetil 250 mg Tablet is the middle strength in this brand line, between Cetil 125 mg Tablet and Cetil 500 mg Tablet. It is often chosen when a doctor wants a standard adult or older-child tablet dose that is higher than the 125 mg tablet but not as strong as the 500 mg tablet. Because this is a 250 mg tablet, it may be easier to tailor treatment than using only the lower or higher strength.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Bronchitis and other respiratory infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Cetil 250 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor; the schedule may be once or twice daily depending on the infection.
• Take it after food to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber or pharmacist has told you it is safe to do so.
• Keep taking the tablets for the full prescribed course, even if you start feeling 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 Cetil 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of cefuroxime per tablet. The number of tablets per dose and how often you take them can vary by infection, age, kidney function, and severity, and your doctor decides the exact regimen. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s instructions.

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 or itching

• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to cefuroxime, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because the dose may need adjustment.
• Let your clinician know if you have a history of severe stomach or bowel disease, including colitis.
• This tablet is not for viral infections, so it will not treat influenza or the common cold.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners and medicines for gout.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether Cetil 250 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Do not stop early unless your prescriber tells you to, because incomplete treatment can allow the infection to return.

• Probenecid may increase cefuroxime levels in the body.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may interact and require monitoring.
• Certain acid-reducing medicines can affect absorption, especially if taken too close together.
• Live oral typhoid vaccine may not work as well while taking antibiotics.
• Some laboratory tests, including urine sugar tests and Coombs tests, may be affected.

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