Zocef 250 Tablet

Zocef 250 Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains cefuroxime 250 mg in each tablet. Cefuroxime belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, which are used to treat susceptible bacterial infections. Zocef 250 Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as sinus, throat, ear, chest, skin, urinary tract, and some other bacterial infections when a doctor decides it is appropriate. It does not work for viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Cefuroxime works by stopping bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which makes the bacteria break apart and die. As a tablet, Zocef 250 Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed into the body to help treat infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to cefuroxime.

Zocef 250 Tablet is the 250 mg tablet strength, which is a commonly used adult and older-child tablet dose when a prescriber wants a solid oral dose that can be adjusted to the infection being treated. Compared with lower-strength cefuroxime tablets, Zocef 250 Tablet provides more antibiotic in each tablet, so it may be chosen when a higher tablet dose is needed or when fewer tablets per dose are preferred. A doctor selects this strength based on the infection, age, kidney function, and how the medicine should be spaced through the day.

• Bacterial sinus infection
• Ear infection
• Throat or tonsil infection
• Chest infection or bronchitis
• Skin infection
• Urinary tract infection

• Swallow Zocef 250 Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed to keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
• Take it with food if instructed, since food can help the tablet absorb better and may reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a clinician specifically says the tablet can be altered.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Zocef 250 Tablet provides cefuroxime 250 mg per tablet. The exact dose and how often it is taken may vary by infection, but this strength is commonly used in divided doses such as twice daily when prescribed. The maximum daily amount depends on the infection and the patient’s age and kidney function, so the doctor decides the schedule and total daily 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
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Vaginal yeast infection

• Tell your doctor if you have a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy before taking Zocef 250 Tablet.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since the dose may need adjustment.
• Take the tablet only for bacterial infections; it will not help viral colds or flu.
• Let your clinician know if you have a history of severe diarrhea after antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Zocef 250 Tablet only if your clinician says it is appropriate.
• Seek medical advice promptly if symptoms worsen or do not improve after a few days of treatment.

• Probenecid may increase cefuroxime levels in the body.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin may have a greater bleeding risk.
• Some antacids and acid-lowering medicines can reduce absorption of cefuroxime tablets if taken too close together.
• Oral typhoid vaccine may work less well during antibiotic treatment.

Store Zocef 250 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.