Retum 250mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 15th, 2025

Retum 250mg Tablet is a product of Bioxtreme Pharma

Composition: Cefuroxime (250mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Retum 250mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Retum 250mg Tablet

Description:

Retum 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Retum 250mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. 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 remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and the severity of your condition. Make sure to complete the full course. It will not work for viral infections such as the 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, increased liver enzymes, 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.

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Retum 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

Retum 250mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Ordinary side effects of Retum

Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Retum 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Retum 250mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How long does Retum 250mg Tablet take to work?

The amount of time Retum 250mg Tablet takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it but for maximum effect it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.

How long should you take Retum 250mg Tablet?

The duration of therapy with Retum 250mg Tablet depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Earlier starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.

Can Retum 250mg Tablet be taken on an empty stomach?

No, Retum 250mg Tablet should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal. Taking Retum 250mg Tablet with food increases the absorption rate of the drug. This further enhances the effectiveness of the medicine to treat the infection.

Can Retum 250mg Tablet treat UTI?

Affirmative, Retum 250mg Tablet can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI). But, it is prescribed only in cases of uncomplicated UTIs for 7 to 10 days. The medication is to be prescribed by the doctor only, self-medication is not advised. The severity of the UTI decides the kind of therapy needed to treat it.

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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