Fectiboon 500mg Tablet
Emenox Healthcare

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In-stock 4 tablets in 1 strip
190.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Cefuroxime (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Fectiboon 500mg 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.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Fectiboon 500mg 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 Fectiboon 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Not relevant, as Fectiboon 500mg Tablet is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Fectiboon 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Fectiboon 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Cefuroxime   500mg

Uses of Fectiboon Tablet
Fectiboon 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

How to use Fectiboon 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. Fectiboon 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Avoid Fectiboon 500mg Tablet with dietary sodium.

How Fectiboon Tablet works
Fectiboon 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Fectiboon Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Fectiboon to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Fectiboon 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 doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Fectiboon can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Fectiboon an antibiotic?
Yes, Fectiboon is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Fectiboon a form of penicillin drug?
Fectiboon belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Fectiboon safe?
Fectiboon is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Fectiboon a steroid?
Fectiboon is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Fectiboon safe in G6PD deficiency?
Fectiboon is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Fectiboon if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Fectiboon useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Fectiboon is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Fectiboon be taken with azithromycin?
Fectiboon is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Fectiboon be taken with doxycycline?
Fectiboon is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Fectiboon with pseudoephedrine?
Fectiboon is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Fectiboon be taken with naproxen?
Fectiboon is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Fectiboon with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Fectiboon is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Fectiboon expire?
Fectiboon like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Fectiboon help to treat pneumonia?
Fectiboon is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Fectiboon have penicillin in it?
No, Fectiboon does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Fectiboon cause constipation?
Fectiboon is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Fectiboon, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Fectiboon cover staphylococci?
Yes, Fectiboon is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Fectiboon make you feel tired?
Fectiboon use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Fectiboon, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Fectiboon?
No drug interactions have been reported when Fectiboon is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fectiboon with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Fectiboon is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.