Oratil 250 mg Tablet

Oratil 250 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 250 mg of cefuroxime in each tablet. Cefuroxime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Oratil 250 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and may be prescribed for infections such as sinus, throat, ear, lung, skin, urinary tract, or other doctor-diagnosed bacterial infections.

How it works: Cefuroxime works by blocking bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. In tablet form, Oratil 250 mg Tablet is absorbed after swallowing and then helps stop the growth of susceptible bacteria in the body.

Oratil 250 mg Tablet is a mid-strength cefuroxime tablet that may fit adults and older children when a prescriber wants a 250 mg oral dose rather than a lower-strength option. Because there are no other Oratil strengths or forms listed here, this 250 mg tablet is the exact product used when the doctor wants cefuroxime in this tablet strength for a specific infection and dosing schedule. It is not a starting dose for everyone; the right dose depends on the infection, age, kidney function, and response.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Throat or tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Bronchitis or other respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Oratil 250 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed and try to take it at the same times each day.
• Food can help improve absorption of cefuroxime tablets, so many patients take Oratil 250 mg Tablet after a meal.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a clinician or pharmacist specifically says it is okay.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you feel better before the tablets are gone.

Each Oratil 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of cefuroxime per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and total daily dose are decided by the doctor; do not take more than prescribed, and the maximum daily amount depends on the infection being treated and your kidney function. This strength is used as part of an individualized antibiotic regimen, not as a one-size-fits-all dose.

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 infection

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cefuroxime, other cephalosporins, or penicillin antibiotics before using Oratil 250 mg Tablet.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because dosing may need adjustment.
• Take care if you have a history of severe gastrointestinal disease or colitis, since antibiotics can worsen diarrhea.
• This tablet may cause dizziness or stomach upset in some people, so be cautious when driving until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol is not a known direct contraindication, but it can worsen stomach upset and dehydration during treatment.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so the benefit and risk can be reviewed.
• Do not use it for a viral infection, since Oratil 250 mg Tablet only treats bacterial infections.

• Probenecid
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Certain strong acid-reducing medicines may affect absorption of some cefuroxime tablets
• Other antibiotics unless prescribed together by a clinician
• Alcohol may increase stomach upset or make you feel worse during treatment

Store Oratil 250 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.