Colors 250mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Colors 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.
Colors 250mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Colors 250mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Colors Tablet
Benefits of Colors Tablet
In Bacterial infections
Colors 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Colors 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 Colors
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Hypersensitivity
- Drug eruptions
- Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
- Genital itching
- Increased liver enzymes
- Vaginal inflammation
How to use Colors 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. Colors 250mg 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 Colors 250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colors 250mg 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
Colors 250mg 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 Colors 250mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Colors 250mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Colors 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Colors 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colors 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Colors 250mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Colors 250mg 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 come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Colors 250mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Colors 250mg Tablet as it may cause increased side effects.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Intermediate-spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 2nd generation
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I take paracetamol with Colors 250mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take Paracetamol while using Colors 250mg Tablet.
Can the use of Colors 250mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Colors 250mg 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.
What if Colors 250mg Tablet doesn't work for me?
Talk to your doctor if Colors 250mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Colors 250mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
How long does Colors 250mg Tablet take to work?
Usually, Colors 250mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can I stop taking Colors 250mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Colors 250mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Mefro Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: F-67-68 Phase- VII, Industrial Area,Mohali -160055 Punjab, (India)
Country of origin: India
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