PRODUCT DETAILS

About Cefugem LB 500mg/60Millionspores Tablet

CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS belongs to a class of medication called antibiotics used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, blood, bones, joints, heart, lungs, brain, chest, ears, skin, or soft tissues. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly. CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS does not work against infections caused by the virus.

CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS is a combination of two drugs: Cefuroxime (antibiotic) and Lactobacillus (probiotic). Cefuroxime belongs to the class of antibiotics that work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus belongs to the probiotics class (live micro-organisms that keeps the body healthy) to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thereby, it prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to the prolonged intake of CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS.

Uses of Cefugem LB 500mg/60Millionspores Tablet

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Cefugem LB 500mg/60Millionspores Tablet

CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS is a combination of two drugs: Cefuroxime and Lactobacillus used to treat several bacterial infections. Cefuroxime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Lactobacillus is a probiotic (live micro-organisms that keep the body healthy) to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thereby, it prevents diarrhea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to the prolonged intake of CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS.

Directions for Use

Take CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS with or without food as advised by your doctor. The tablet form of CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Cefugem LB 500mg/60Millionspores Tablet

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Eosinophilia
• Hives
• Anorexia
• Headache
• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain
• Rash
• Chills
• Gas
• Bloating
• Increased liver enzymes

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS, penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have diabetes, kidney or liver problems, a weak immune system, or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS. CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS is not recommended for babies below 3 months of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS may interact with antibiotics (amikacin, chloramphenicol), birth control pills (ethinylestradiol), water pills (furosemide), vaccine (cholera vaccine).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• The interaction of CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using CEFUROXIME+LACTOBACILLUS.