Cetron 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Cetron 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Earlier using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cetron 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cetron 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cetron 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Cetron 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cetron 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cetron 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetron 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cetron 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cetron 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Can the use of Cetron 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of Cetron 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. What if Cetron 500mg Tablet doesn't work?
Communicate to your doctor if Cetron 500mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cetron 500mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Cetron 500mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Cetron 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Cetron 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Is Cetron 500mg Tablet good for urinary tract infection?
Cetron 500mg Tablet is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
Q. Is Cetron 500mg Tablet safe?
Cetron 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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