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Preciocef 250 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Cefuroxime, which works by killing infection-causing bacteria. It may cause common side effects like headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and unpleasant taste in the mouth. 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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About Preciocef 250 Tablet
Preciocef 250 Tablet 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, respiratory tract infections, uncomplicated gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection), and Lyme disease.
Preciocef 250 Tablet contains Cefuroxime, a broad-spectrum antibiotic which works by 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.
Preciocef 250 Tablet may cause side effects like headache, dizziness, stomach upset, overgrowth of candida (fungal skin infection), and unpleasant taste in the mouth. These side effects usually resolve after some time. However, if these side effects persist, consult your doctor.
Do not take Preciocef 250 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health conditions and medications to prevent any potential interactions.
Uses of Preciocef 250 Tablet
Preciocef 250 Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Preciocef 250 Tablet are as follows:
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Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Preciocef 250 Tablet.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
Preciocef 250 Tablet is a pregnancy category B drug. So, Preciocef 250 Tablet can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Preciocef 250 Tablet is excreted in human milk; caution should be exercised. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
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.
Liver
Caution
Consult your doctor; there is no substantial research yet on the use of Preciocef 250 Tablet in patients with liver problems.
Kidney
Caution
Consult your doctor, as there is no substantial research yet on the use of Preciocef 250 Tablet in people with kidney problems.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Preciocef 250 Tablet can be given safely to children provided the dose has been prescribed by a child specialist. However, there is no clinical evidence of using Preciocef 250 Tablet in children under the age of 3 months.
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Preciocef 250 Tablet 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), and Lyme disease (caused due to biting of infected black-legged tick insect).
Preciocef 250 Tablet 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 Preciocef 250 Tablet with oral birth control pills, medicines that reduce gastric acidity (like antacids, omeprazole), immunosuppressing drugs (mycophenolate or mycophenolic), medicines used for reducing uric acid (probenecid), and some urinary glucose tests. Besides this, it also interacts with typhoid 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 of Preciocef 250 Tablet is 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 six glasses of water or other fluids per day. Keep your underwear clean and try to use cotton underwear to avoid the spread of infection. Always keep your bladder empty as much as possible by peeing regularly. Your doctor may prescribe cranberry juice with antibiotics to treat a urinary tract infection.
After taking an antibiotic, you may need to wait for up to three hours before eating or drinking any dairy products, including milk, butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work to dampen the effect of antibiotics.
If you have taken an accidental overdose of Preciocef 250 Tablet, you may have diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting. In rare cases, it can also cause convulsions or seizures (fits). Try to reach out to the doctor in this case.
No. Preciocef 250 Tablet treats only bacterial infection. Cough, flu or cold are usually caused by viruses. So, you should consult a doctor for these conditions.
Yes. Preciocef 250 Tablet may interact with birth control pills and lower their efficiency. So, you should tell your doctor if you are using any birth control pills.
No. You should complete the full course of Preciocef 250 Tablet as your doctor prescribes. You must take Preciocef 250 Tablet at the right dose, times, and for the right number of days.
Preciocef 250 Tablet might be a safer alternative if you are allergic to amoxicillin. However, please consult the doctor before starting Preciocef 250 Tablet.
Preciocef 250 Tablet helps treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections.
Preciocef 250 Tablet may cause dizziness in some cases. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Do not discontinue Preciocef 250 Tablet without consulting the doctor. To treat your infection effectively, continue taking Preciocef 250 Tablet for the prescribed duration even though you feel better.
If you miss a dose of Preciocef 250 Tablet 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.
Preciocef 250 Tablet 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 Preciocef 250 Tablet.
Preciocef 250 Tablet 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 Preciocef 250 Tablet 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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