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Oratil 250 MG Tablet

Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Composition
Cefuroxime
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Description

Oratil 250 MG Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of conditions such as Lyme disease; infections of the ears, lungs, urinary tract, etc. caused by bacteria. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases.

Uses of Oratil 250 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Otitis Media, which is an inflammation of the middle ear, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

  • Sinusitis

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of sinusitis, a condition in which the cavities around nasal passages become inflamed and swollen, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

  • Bronchitis

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of bronchitis, an inflammation of the inner lining of the bronchial tubes, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus Influenzae, and some Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

  • Skin and Structure Infection

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Skin and Structure infection like cellulitis, wound infection, and cutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.

  • Cystitis

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of cystitis which is a bladder infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

  • Pyelonephritis

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

  • Lyme disease

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Lyme disease which is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.

  • Gonococcal Infection

    Oratil 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Oratil 250 MG Tablet

  • Diarrheasevere
  • Chillssevere
  • Headachesevere
  • Itching of vagina or genital areasevere
  • Chest painsevere
  • Difficult or painful urinationsevere
  • Shortness of breathsevere
  • Change in taste
  • Abdominal painrare
  • Acid or sour stomachrare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Oratil 250 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of Cefuroxime (the main constituent of Oratil 250 MG Tablet) can be observed within 2 to 3 hours after the oral dose, 15 to 60 minutes after an intramuscular dose, and 2 to 3 minutes after an intravenous dose.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of approximately 4 to 8 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

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

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving/taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Oratil 250 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Oratil 250 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Fervay 250 MG Tablet
Biocon Ltd.
Forcef 250 MG Tablet
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Novacef 250 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Omnixim 250 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Tuftil 250 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Oratil 250 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient has a known allergy to cefuroxime or any other Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Oral forms: The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one. Injection: Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

  • Overdose

    Oral forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose. Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

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

Disease interactions

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Liver Disease

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases or a family history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Seizure disorders

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of seizure disorder or a family history of seizures due to the increased risk of recurrent seizures. Therapy should be discontinued if the patient experiences a seizure episode due to this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures and/or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Impaired kidney function

    severe
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of renal diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Ferricyanide test

    moderate
    Inform the doctor if you are advised to have this test when you are undergoing treatment with this medicine. This medicine may result in false-negative results for this test. Alternative tests should be used for testing blood glucose based on the clinical condition.
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.

General Instructions

Oral forms: Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. You may take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Injection: This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor promptly.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving/taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary.

General warnings

  • Hypersensitivity reactions

    - This medicine may cause serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic shock in some patients. This risk is especially high in patients with a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. If an anaphylactic reaction occurs, the treatment should be discontinued immediately and appropriate corrective measures should be undertaken.

  • Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

    - Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in these cases.

  • Impaired kidney function

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of renal impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Drug-resistance

    - Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

  • Use in pediatrics

    - Use of Oratil 250 MG Tablet is not recommended for infants less than 3 months of age.

  • Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction

    - This medicine may cause Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in some patients when it is used for treating Lyme disease. This reaction is characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, dizziness, increased heart rate, etc. This reaction usually subsides on its own. Appropriate corrective measures or dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Oratil 250 MG Tablet stops the growth and multiplication of bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Second generation cephalosporins
Schedule
Schedule H

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