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Centra 250 MG Tablet DT

Manufactured byBsp Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCefuroxime
Description
Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine that contains cefuroxime. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, nose, throat, ears, skin, bladder, etc. It kills the bacteria, thereby stops the spread of the infection. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Your doctor may advise this medicine alone or in combination with other medications to treat bacterial infections. Centra 250 MG Tablet DT may cause side effects like diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor if these side effects do not resolve by time. Avoid taking this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Centra 250 MG Tablet DT can be taken with food to avoid gastric irritation. The dose of the tablet will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your infection. For the ease of remembering, take this tablet around the same time every day. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. Taking an antibiotic when it is not required can make it less effective for future infections. Centra 250 MG Tablet DT desired effect may not be achieved when taken with medications like antacids or proton pump inhibitors. Therefore, take Centra 250 MG Tablet DT at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking such medications. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before using Centra 250 MG Tablet DT.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Centra 250 MG Tablet DT

  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Chest pain
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Shortness of breath
  • Change in taste
  • Stomach pain
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness

Uses of Centra 250 MG Tablet DT

What is it prescribed for?

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
  • Acute bacterial otitis media
  • Sinusitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Skin or soft tissue infection
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Lyme disease
  • Gonorrhea
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The exact time taken for Centra 250 MG Tablet DT to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of the Centra 250 MG Tablet DT lasts for an average duration of 4 to 8 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Centra 250 MG Tablet DT.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is safe to use in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. However, it is recommended to use this medicine only after consulting your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. It enters into breast milk at low levels. However, your doctor prescribes this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks. If it is used in your breastfeeding, the baby should be observed for symptoms such as diarrhoea and yeast infection.

Allergy

Avoid using Centra 250 MG Tablet DT if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if there is any history of allergy to cefuroxime. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., seek immediate medical attention.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is safe to use in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. However, it is recommended to use this medicine only after consulting your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. It enters into breast milk at low levels. However, your doctor prescribes this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks. If it is used in your breastfeeding, the baby should be observed for symptoms such as diarrhoea and yeast infection.
General warnings

Diarrhoea

Centra 250 MG Tablet DT can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while receiving this medicine.

Antibiotic resistance

The entire course of treatment with Centra 250 MG Tablet DT should be completed, to avoid antibiotic resistance (microorganisms develop the ability to defeat the antibiotics) even if your condition gets better after taking few doses.

Driving or operating machinery

Centra 250 MG Tablet DT may cause dizziness, confusion, or fits. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Antacids

If you are taking an antacid containing aluminium and magnesium salts for indigestion, they can delay the effects of Centra 250 MG Tablet DT. Hence, it is recommended to take this medicine at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking antacids.

Missed Dose

Do not skip a dose of Centra 250 MG Tablet DT. If you forgot to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the time for your next dose is near skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical attention if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Centra 250 MG Tablet DT.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Amikacin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Furosemide

Probenecid

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Colitis

Colitis is the inflammation of the large intestine. Centra 250 MG Tablet DT can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use this medicine with extreme caution if you have any stomach and intestinal diseases, particularly colitis, as it may worsen your health condition.

Liver disease

Centra 250 MG Tablet DT may increase liver enzyme levels. Hence, maintain caution while taking Centra 250 MG Tablet DT as it can increase the risk of liver damage.

Seizure disorders

Avoid using Centra 250 MG Tablet DT or maintain caution if you have any seizure episodes, as it can worsen your health condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine if required.

Kidney diseases

Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is filtered by the kidney and excreted through urine. An impaired kidney can lead to its accumulation and toxicity. Hence, maintain caution while taking Centra 250 MG Tablet DT as it can increase the risk of kidney damage.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Ferricyanide test

Centra 250 MG Tablet DT may give false-negative results of blood glucose with the ferricyanide test. It is recommended to undergo any alternative test after consulting your doctor while using this medicine.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Centra 250 MG Tablet DT is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. Take Centra 250 MG Tablet DT with food to avoid stomach irritation. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Dissolve the tablet in a teaspoonful or a glass of boiled and cooled water before administration. Complete the entire treatment course with Centra 250 MG Tablet DT to avoid antibiotic resistance. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Diarrhoea is the common symptom of Centra 250 MG Tablet DT. Discontinue the treatment and consult your doctor if this last for more than a week. Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Do not use it after the expiry date. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Centra 250 MG Tablet DT works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell wall. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of the bacteria, eventually killing them.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Second generation cephalosporins, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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