Cefugen 250 mg and 500 mg Film-coated tablets

Cefugen 250 mg and 500 mg Film-coated tablets

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 04 December 2024

API: Cefuroxime | Company: Unimed Healthcare

Clinical Summary

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Indication

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms.

Dosage (summary)

250 mg or 500 mg twice daily for 7-10 days, depending on the condition.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established; use caution.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Probenecid
  • Furosemide
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Oral anticoagulants

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
  • History of severe hypersensitivity to beta-lactams

Common side effects

  • Candida overgrowth
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances

Counselling Points

  • Take with food for optimal absorption
  • Avoid crushing tablets
  • Use alternative contraception

Serious warnings

  • Serious hypersensitivity reactions
  • Pseudomembranous colitis
  • Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
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