Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Cefadur Tablet DT

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Cefadur Tablet DT

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT 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 Cefadur Tablet DT

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 Cefadur

Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Cefadur Tablet DT

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT 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

Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT 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 Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Cefadur Tablet DT?

If you miss a dose of Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT 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.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Discontinue Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT 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 doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

My son got fungal infection, so i have done counseling in government hospital. Hod of dermatologist department advised me to give cefadur 125 I am not sure about quantity which i need to give as of now i am giving 2.5 ml Should i give 5ml?

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Cefadur is not for fungal infection. If it is fungal infection then cefadur will not help you

Im having sore throat from morning and a sticky saliva feeling of cough down Should i take sinarest + cefadur 500 ???

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Yeah in case no improvement in two days visit ent specialist near you for proper examination

User feedback

Patients taking Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT

Twice A Day

71%

Once A Day

29%

What are you using Cefadur Tablet DT for?

Others

80%

Bacterial inf*

20%

*Bacterial infections

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT?

Allergic reac*

100%

*Allergic reaction

FAQs

Can the use of Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT 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 Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT?

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.

Can I stop taking Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Is Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT good for urinary tract infection?

Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).

Is Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT safe?

Cefadur 250mg Tablet DT is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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