actum 500mg tablet - Cefuroxime (500mg) medicine

Actum 500mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Alicon Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 27, 2026
โš ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 27, 2026

What is actum 500mg tablet used for?

Actum 500mg Tablet contains Cefuroxime, a cephalosporin antibiotic that treats bacterial infections like respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and ear infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Take it as prescribed, usually twice daily, with or without food. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and rash.

  • Generic Name: Cefuroxime (500mg)
  • Manufacturer: Alicon Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.

๐Ÿ’Š actum 500mg tablet Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Cefuroxime (500mg)
Brand Nameactum 500mg tablet
ManufacturerAlicon Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCephalosporins: 2nd generation
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take actum 500mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of actum 500mg tablet

  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Allergic reaction
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Probenecid Moderate Decreased excretion of cefuroxime
Oral contraceptives Minor Reduced efficacy of contraceptives

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 27, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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