Viltacef 125mg Syrup 30ml

Cefuroxime Axetil is a higher antibiotic used for severe infections.

Dosage

Overdose

• Seek emergency medical care if you think you have taken an overdose of this medicine
• Overdose symptoms may include damage to the brain, fits

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• It works by stopping bacterial cell wall synthesis
• Absence of bacterial cell wall results in the death of bacteria

Directions for Use

• Take medicine as directed by your doctor
• Shake well before use
• Read the instructions carefully on the label before using the medicine

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Viltacef 125mg Syrup 30ml during pregnancy?

The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not known. Do not start this medication if you are pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Viltacef 125mg Syrup 30ml while breastfeeding?

• Cefuroxime Axetil passes into breast milk in small quantities
• Perceive if prescribed by your physician
• Watch for diarrhea in the breastfed baby

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Viltacef 125mg Syrup 30ml?

It may cause dizziness. Hence caution is advised during driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Viltacef 125mg Syrup 30ml?

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Cefuroxime Axetil.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience continuous diarrhea. Immediately stop taking it and report to the hospital
• You experience difficulty in breathing, rashes, swelling of face or mouth after taking this medicine
• You develop rash with blisters and peeling of skin
• You have kidney disease
• You develop white patches in your mouth

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Cefuroxime Axetil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• If you have a history of severe allergic reaction to Penicillin, Monobactams, Carbapenems or other Beta-Lactam antibiotic

Side effects

• Headache, dizziness
• Increased chances of fungal infections
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Raised liver enzyme or white blood cells

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Do not take this medicine with your acidity medicines
• It can cause the failure of contraceptive pills (OC pills). If you are taking the contraceptive pill while you are being treated with this medicine, you also need to use a barrier method of contraception (such as condoms)
• Medicines used to treat gout (Probenecid)
• Medicines used to thin your blood (Warfarin)

Interactions with food items

Cefuroxime Axetil should be taken after a meal for better results.

Storage and disposal

• Store below 30°C
• Protect it from direct sunlight
• Please keep it away from children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am allergic to Amoxicillin, can I take this medicine?

• No, if you have an allergy to Amoxicillin, never take this medicine as it can result in very severe allergic reaction
• Always inform your doctor about your allergies

Can I stop taking this medicine before prescribed duration?

No, you must finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication can make the infection harder to treat.