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Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is used for treating a wide range of bacterial infections. It helps in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis), severe lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia), pyelonephritis (kidney inflammation due to the bacterial infection), uncomplicated gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection), Lyme disease (caused due to biting of infected black-legged tick insect) in adults and children above 12 years of age. It contains Cefuroxime, which kills a wide range of bacteria. It may cause common side effects like headache, dizziness, stomach upset, overgrowth of candida (fungal skin infection), unpleasant taste in the mouth, diaper rashes, and eosinophilia (increased disease-fighting cells WBCs). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

CEFUROXIME-125MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Skymax Life Science Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml

Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporin, indicated for treating a wide range of bacterial infections. It helps in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), Mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis), severe lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia), pyelonephritis (kidney inflammation due to the bacterial infection), uncomplicated gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection), Lyme disease (caused due to biting of infected black-legged tick insect) in adults and children above 12 years of age.

Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide range of bacteria (bactericidal). It kills the bacterial cell by binding to the outer layer of the bacteria and blocking the activity of the enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). As a result, the bacterial cell cannot grow and multiply and finally gets killed.

You should take Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml only if your doctor has prescribed you. Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is available in various forms, such as oral tablets, dispersible tablets, and oral suspension. Most bacterial infections get treated within one week, while some conditions might take longer. So, it would be best if you tried to complete the dose your doctor prescribed for the specific bacterial infection. During the treatment with Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml, you may observe some mild and transient nature of common side effects like headache, dizziness,  stomach upset, overgrowth of candida (fungal skin infection), unpleasant taste in the mouth, diaper rashes, and eosinophilia (increased disease-fighting cells WBCs). These side effects are usually in the initial phase and then resolved after some time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know about them.

Overdosage of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml can cause brain problems (cerebral irritation with fits or convulsions attack). There is no clinical evidence of a Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml effect on the mother or baby during pregnancy. However, one should take the Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml with caution. Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is excreted in the breastmilk, so the nursing mother should cautiously take Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml. This antibiotic may cause dizziness, so patients should be cautious while driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is not recommended for people allergic or hypersensitive to Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml, penicillin, or other beta-lactam antibiotics. In the initial stage of the treatment, you might have diarrhoea and abdominal cramps due to loss of gut flora (good intestinal/gut bacteria that aids digestion). So, the doctor may prescribe you prebiotics or probiotics to increase the number of gut flora. You can drink alcoholic beverages while taking amoxicillin, as it does not interact with Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml. Liver and kidney-affected people should take this medication with caution.

Uses of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml treats a wide range of bacterial infections caused due to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It helps treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections. Besides this, Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml also prevents in spreading of the infection after surgery and in the early treatment of Lyme disease caused by bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) in adults and children over the age of 12 years. The usual course of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is seven days (5-10 days). But, your doctor might prescribe you Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml for a longer duration depending on the condition of infection. Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml has excellent antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus para influenza, Streptococcus pneumonia, S. pyrogens, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Side Effects of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml

  • Headache

  • Dizziness
  • Stomach upset
  • Overgrowth of candida (fungal skin infection)
  • Unpleasant taste in the mouth
  • Diaper rashes
  • Eosinophilia (increased disease-fighting cells/WBC) 

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Special care should be taken by the people taking Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml who have allergic reactions to penicillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics. Use with other antibiotics may lead to a fungal skin infection known as Candida. Prolonged use of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml may also cause an overgrowth of other pathogens (like enterococci and Clostridium difficile), which can be prevented by stopping Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml. The case of colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) has been reported using Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml. Hence, it is important to consider the proper diagnosis of the patients who developed diarrhoea after taking Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml. If the symptom of diarrhoea persists for a longer duration, the patient may experience abdominal cramps. In this situation, you should discontinue the intake of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml immediately. The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (caused due to toxins released by the death of bacteria within the body during antibiotic treatment) has been seen in the patients taking Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml for the treatment of Lyme disease. Your ability to perform tasks that require judgment, cognitive, or body movement may be affected, and you may have dizziness. So patients taking Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml should be warned to be cautious when driving or operating machinery.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.

  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml.

  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

How Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml Works

Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide range of bacteria (bactericidal). It kills the bacterial cell by binding to the outer layer of the bacteria and blocking the activity of the enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). As a result, the bacterial cell cannot grow and multiply and finally gets killed.

What if I have taken an overdose of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include seizures (fits). If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Flavour

Pineapple
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is a pregnancy category B drug. So, Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

Caution

No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed. However, as this medicine may cause dizziness, patients should be warned to be cautious when driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Consult your doctor, there is no substantial research yet on the use of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml

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Kidney

Caution

Consult your doctor, there is no substantial research yet on the use of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml can be given safely to children provided dose has been prescribed by a child specialist. However, There is no clinical evidences of using Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml in children under the age of 3 months.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A-510, Landmark Empires, Puna Kumbhariya Road, Magob, Surat-395 010, Gujarat(India).
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FAQs

Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It helps in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis), severe lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia), pyelonephritis (kidney inflammation due to the bacterial infection), uncomplicated gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection), Lyme disease (caused due to biting of infected black-legged tick insect).
Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide range of bacteria (bactericidal). It kills the bacterial cell by binding to the outer layer of the bacteria and blocking the activity of the enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). As a result, the bacterial cell cannot grow and multiply and finally gets killed.
No, it is a prescribed drug, given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side-effects.
You should avoid taking Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml with oral birth control pills, medicines that reduces gastric acidity (like antacids, omeprazole), immuno suppressing drugs (mycophenolate or mycophenolic), medicines used for reducing uric acid (probenecid), and some urinary glucose tests. Besides this, it also interacts with thyphoid and BCG vaccines.
Depending upon the severity of your medical condition your doctor may prescribe it to you daily for a specific duration. The usual dose ofFurocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml is 7 days (5-10 days), but depending on your current infection state your doctor may extend your dose intake for more days.
Try to stay well hydrated by drinking at least 6 glass of water or other fluid per day. Keep your underwear clean and try to use underwear made of cotton to avoid the spread of infection. Always keep your bladder empty as much possible by peeing regularly. Your doctor may prescribe cranberry juice with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infection.
After taking an antibiotic you may need to wait for up to three hours for eating or drinking any dairy products include milk as well as butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work dampen the effect of antibiotics.
If you have taken accidently over dosage of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml, you may have diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting. In rare cases it can also cause convulsion or seizures (fits). Try to reach out to doctor in this case.
No. Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml treats only bacterial infection. Cough, flu or cold are usually caused due to the viruses. So, you should consult doctor for these conditions.
Yes. Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml may interact with birth control pills and lowers its efficiency. So, you should tell your doctor if your are using any birth control pills.
No. You should complete the full course of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml as your doctor prescribes. After completing the full course, the Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml will work. You must take Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml at the right dose, times, and for the right number of days.
Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml might be a safer alternative if you are allergic to amoxicillin. However, please consult the doctor before starting Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml.
Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml helps treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections.
Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml may cause dizziness in some cases. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Do not discontinue Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml without consulting the doctor. To treat your infection effectively, continue taking Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml for the prescribed duration even though you feel better.
If you miss a dose of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml may interact with other medications. Consult the doctor if you are taking oral birth control pills, antacids, immuno-suppressing drugs, or medicines used for reducing uric acid.
Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lower the effectiveness of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml.
Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml can be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Side effects of Furocef 125 mg Pineapple with Mint Flavour Dry Syrup 30 ml include headache, dizziness, stomach upset, overgrowth of candida (fungal skin infection), and an unpleasant taste in the mouth. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

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