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Tuftil 500 Tablet

Cefuroxime (500mg)

₹164.00 ₹167.002% Off


Product Code: 192331
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Constituents

Cefuroxime (500mg)

Usage of Tuftil 500 Tablet

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.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Allergic reaction
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

Unit

6 tablets in 1 strip

Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Disclaimer

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How to use Tuftil 500 Tablet

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.

How Medicine Works

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.

Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Tuftil 500 Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Tuftil 500 Tablet as it may cause increased side effects.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not  stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Discontinue Tuftil 500 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can the use of Tuftil cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Tuftil can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. What if Tuftil doesn"t work for me?

Talk to your doctor if Tuftil doesn"t seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Tuftil or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

Q. How long does Tuftil take to work?

Usually, Tuftil starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can I stop taking Tuftil when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Tuftil and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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