Cefuroxime (500mg)
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Altacef
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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. Altacef 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Altacef 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
Consuming alcohol with Altacef 500 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Altacef 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Altacef 500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Altacef 500 Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Not relevant, as Altacef 500 Tablet is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
There is limited information available on the use of Altacef 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Altacef 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
