Cefuroxime (500mg)
Tuftil 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, blood, and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
6 tablets in 1 strip
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tuftil 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Avoid Tuftil 500 Tablet with dietary sodium.
Tuftil 500 Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Related Warnings
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Tuftil 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Tuftil 500 Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Tuftil 500 Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Not relevant, as Tuftil 500 Tablet is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
There is limited information available on the use of Tuftil 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Tuftil 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
