cefucare ds syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cefucare ds syrup used for?
Axcef 500mg Capsule (Cefuroxime + Lactobacillus) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefuroxime (125mg) + Lactobacillus (60Million spores), which Cefuroxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-bindi. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefuroxime + Lactobacillus
- Manufacturer: Raphael Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cefucare ds syrup Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis, Lyme disease
Off-label uses: Uncomplicated gonorrhea, Early Lyme disease
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefuroxime + Lactobacillus |
| Brand Name | Axcef 500mg Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Raphael Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporin antibiotic + Probiotic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cefuroxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis and death. Lactobacillus restores gut flora.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cefucare ds syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cefucare ds syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea
- Seizures
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Pseudomembranous colitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefuroxime, increased levels |
| Oral contraceptives | Major | Reduced efficacy of contraceptives |
| Loop diuretics | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Aminoglycosides | Moderate | Additive nephrotoxicity |
| BCG vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Possible reduced absorption |
| H2 antagonists | Minor | Possible reduced absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
- Oral contraceptives
โก Moderate Interactions
- Loop diuretics
- Aminoglycosides
- BCG vaccine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- H2 antagonists
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but not extent
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or any component; severe penicillin allergy (cross-sensitivity)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, CBC, signs of superinfection, diarrhea
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; generally considered compatible
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose