Cefotil Plus 250mg Tablet

Cefotil Plus 250 is a combination medication containing Cefuroxime and Clavulanic Acid. Cefuroxime is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, while Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps in enhancing the effectiveness of the antibiotic.

Cefotil Plus 250 is used to treat various bacterial infections, including:

1. Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis
2. Acute bacterial otitis media
3. Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
4. Lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia and acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
5. Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis
6. Skin and skin structure infections
7. Urinary tract infections
8. Bone and joint infections
9. Gonorrhea (uncomplicated and disseminated gonococcal infections)
10. Early Lyme disease (erythema migrans)
11. Septicemia
12. Meningitis
13. Switch therapy after surgery when the patient’s condition improves (from injectable to oral)

Before taking Cefotil Plus 250 Tablet, it is important to inform your doctor if you have a history of colitis, liver problems, or kidney problems. The medication should be used with caution in patients who are sensitive to penicillin. It should also be used with caution in pregnant women, and it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Common side effects of Cefotil Plus 250 Tablet include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, or pain. If these side effects worsen or do not improve, it is advisable to consult your doctor for guidance.

As with any medication, it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions and complete the full course of treatment prescribed to effectively treat the bacterial infection.