Cefugen 250 mg and 500 mg Film-coated tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 04 December 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
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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