Cetron Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Stanford Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Cefadroxil (NA) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 1st generation |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 444 |
FAQ
What if I don't get better after using Cetron?
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 the use of Cetron cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cetron 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.
Is Cetron good for urinary tract infection?
Cetron is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
What if Cetron doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Cetron doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cetron or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Is Cetron safe?
Cetron is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Can I stop taking Cetron when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Cetron and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if you forget to take Cetron?
If you miss a dose of Cetron, 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.
Cetron Tablet Reviews
Cetron 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.
Cetron may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Cetron may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
How Cetron Tablet Works
Cetron is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
How to Use Cetron 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. Cetron may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Cetron Tablet
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Cetron 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.
Uses of Cetron Tablet
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cetron Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cetron is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cetron may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cetron alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cetron 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.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cetron does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cetron 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 Cetron, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cetron should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetron may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- Discontinue Cetron and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- 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.
- Your doctor has prescribed Cetron to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
References
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- ScienceDirect. Cefadroxil.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 219-20.