Cetil 500 mg Tablet

Cetil 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of cefuroxime in each tablet. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Cetil 500 mg Tablet is prescribed for infections such as those affecting the throat, sinuses, ears, lungs, skin, or urinary tract when the bacteria are expected to respond to cefuroxime. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is used when a doctor wants a larger cefuroxime dose in a convenient oral form.

How it works: Cefuroxime works by stopping bacteria from building a protective cell wall, which helps the bacteria die off and the infection improve. In tablet form, Cetil 500 mg Tablet delivers this antibiotic through the digestive system so it can reach the bloodstream and infected tissues.

Cetil 500 mg Tablet is the higher-strength option compared with Cetil 125 mg Tablet and Cetil 250 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose the 500 mg tablet for adults or other patients who need a stronger dose, fewer tablets per dose, or a regimen that matches the severity and type of infection. It is not meant to be split into a different treatment plan without medical guidance.

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

• Swallow Cetil 500 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it with food or right after a meal to help your body absorb cefuroxime better and to reduce stomach upset.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times each day if you are prescribed more than one dose.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before it is done.
• Do not use this tablet for a viral infection, and do not share it with anyone else.

Each Cetil 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of cefuroxime per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once or twice daily, and the exact schedule is decided by the prescriber; the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and the patient’s medical situation. Do not change the dose or length of treatment on your own, even with this higher-strength tablet.

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

Common side effects of Cefuroxime may include:

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

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefuroxime, other cephalosporins, or penicillins.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since dose adjustment may be needed.
• Take Cetil 500 mg Tablet with food because absorption is better than taking it on an empty stomach.
• If you develop severe diarrhea, do not self-treat with anti-diarrhea medicines before speaking with a clinician.
• Alcohol is not a known direct interaction with cefuroxime, but it may worsen stomach upset or make you feel unwell during an infection.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting this higher-strength tablet.
• If you have diabetes, ask about urine glucose testing methods, since some tests can be affected by cephalosporins.

• Probenecid may raise cefuroxime levels in the body.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin may have increased bleeding risk and may need monitoring.
• Antacids and acid reducers may lower absorption if taken too close to the dose.
• Oral typhoid vaccine may work less well during antibiotic treatment.
• Other antibiotics may interact depending on the infection plan and should be reviewed by a clinician.

Store Cetil 500 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.