CEROM contain Cefuroxime which belongs to a group of medicine called cephalosporin antibiotics. It is an antibiotic used in adults and children to treat infections of throat, sinus, middle ear, lungs or chest, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It works by preventing bacteria from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall). This causes the cell walls to rupture resulting in the death of the bacteria.
The common side effects are fungal infections (such as Candida), headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, increase in a type of white blood cell, increase in liver enzymes. This medicine must be taken after food. Do not mix CEROM with hot liquids. It can be diluted in cold fruit juices, or milk drinks but should be taken immediately. Shake well before use. It is strictly not recommended for children aged under 3 months. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
CEROM works by preventing bacteria from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall). This causes the cell walls to rupture resulting in the death of the bacteria.
Always take CEROM exactly as your doctor has told you to. This medicine must be taken after food. Do not mix the medicine with hot liquids. It can be diluted in cold fruit juices, or milk drinks but should be taken immediately. Shake the bottle before use.
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
Dizziness:
Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.
Diarrhoea:
Drink lot of fluids, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without consulting to a doctor.
Nausea:
Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.
Stomach pain:
Keep try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly and smaller and frequent meals. Applying a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.
CEROM should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
CEROM should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause dizziness and less alertness.
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with CEROM.
CEROM should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
CEROM should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
Do not take CEROM if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cefuroxime or any other ingredients in this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,
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Drug | : | Cefuroxime |
Pharmacological Category | : | Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (Second Generation) |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Infections of throat, sinus, middle ear, lungs or chest, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Syrup |
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
Can CEROM be taken on an empty stomach?
No, it should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken after food.
How CEROM Works?
It works by kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Can CEROM cause dizziness?
Yes, this medicine may cause dizziness in some individuals. Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.
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