Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops
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Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs( eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests, and decreased blood cells. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Cefuvax Oral Drops
Benefits of Cefuvax Oral Drops
In Bacterial infections
Bacterial infections occur when harmful bacteria multiply in the body, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, inflammation, and fatigue. These infections can affect different organs like the lungs, urinary tract, brain, or bloodstream, and can range from mild to life-threatening. Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops helps fight these infections by eliminating the bacteria causing the illness. This leads to reduced symptoms, faster recovery, and prevention of further complications, making it a reliable choice in managing serious bacterial infections.
Side effects of Cefuvax Oral Drops
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 them
Common side effects of Cefuvax
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
How to use Cefuvax Oral Drops
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cefuvax Oral Drops works
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Dose adjustment of Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Cefuvax Oral Drops?
If you miss a dose of Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops 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 harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- 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.
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops 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 harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- 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.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops as it may cause increased side effects.
- Discontinue Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Third-Generation Cephalosporins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cefuvax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the dose of Warfarin accordingly.
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Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops safe?
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
How long does Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops take to work?
Usually, Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
Who should not take Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops?
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
What if I do not get better after using Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
For how long does Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops stay in the body?
Usually, Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.
Is Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops effective?
Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Cefuvax 125mg Oral Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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Country of origin: India
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