Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet
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Introduction of Brutacef AZ Tablet
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet is a combination medicine. It is prescribed to treat various types of bacterial infections. It fights against the microorganisms to prevent their growth and further spread of the infection.
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet1 and Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet2.
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet1 and Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet2.
Uses of Brutacef AZ Tablet
Benefits of Brutacef AZ Tablet
In Bacterial infections
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to kill the bacteria that cause infections. This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections. Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Brutacef AZ Tablet
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
Common side effects of Brutacef AZ
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Indigestion
- Flatulence
How to use Brutacef AZ Tablet
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. Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg 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
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg 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.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
Brutacef AZ Tablet
- Your doctor has prescribed Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Stop taking $naame and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet
Twice A Day
100%
What are you using Brutacef AZ Tablet for?
Bacterial ski*
100%
*Bacterial skin infections
FAQs
Brutacef AZ Tablet
What is Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet used for?
Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet is a fixed-dose combination of two antibiotics and is used to treat patients with bacterial infections. Cefixime is used to treat infections of the ear, lung, throat and urinary tract. Azithromycin is useful in the treatment of ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, traveler's diarrhea (loose stools and stomach cramps while traveling). Together they can be used to treat infections of the upper respiratory tract (typhoid and pneumonia), urinary tract and sexually transmitted diseases.
What is gonorrhea and its related symptoms?
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A patient may get this disease after having oral, vaginal or anal sex. Many patients with gonorrhea do not have any symptoms. Other patients may have symptoms like pain during sex, pain while urinating, discharge from the penis in males and changes in normal vaginal discharge of females.
How many days does it take to recover from typhoid?
Typhoid takes around seven and fourteen days to get cured. However, its duration can be as short as three days, or as long as 30 days. If left untreated, illness usually lasts for three to four weeks, but may be longer in a small number of cases. Symptoms vary from mild to severe to life-threatening.
What is the best treatment for typhoid fever?
If typhoid fever is diagnosed in its early stages, a course of antibiotic tablets may be prescribed to you. You will be needed to take these for 7 to 14 days. Your symptoms will start improving within 2 to 3 days of taking medicines. Make sure you rest, drink plenty of fluids and eat regular meals. You should also maintain good personal hygiene, such as regularly washing your hands with soap and warm water, to reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others.
Can I stop taking Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if I miss my dose?
Take Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet as soon you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
Can the use of Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg 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 you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
What if I don't get better after using Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg 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.
What special precautions should I follow while taking Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet?
Before taking Brutacef AZ 200 mg/250 mg Tablet tell your doctor if you are allergic to the medicine, or have kidney or liver disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, are planning a baby or are breastfeeding.
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- MedlinePlus. Azithromycin. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Cefixime. Mandideep, India: Lupin Limited; 1986 [revised May 2012]. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Azithromycin. Frimley, Camberley: Sandoz Ltd.; 2006 [revised 31 Aug. 2018]. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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