Axim 250mg Tablet 1 Strip

✔️ Side Effects:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhoea or loose stools
• Stomach discomfort
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Unpleasant or altered taste
• Skin rash
• Vaginal inflammation or fungal overgrowth
• Temporary changes in liver function tests
• Changes in blood cell counts

✔️ How Axim 250 Tablet Works

Cefuroxime, the active ingredient in Axim 250 Tablet, belongs to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. It works by binding to bacterial penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and blocking the enzymes required to form peptidoglycan, an essential component of the bacterial cell wall.

Without a properly formed cell wall, bacteria become weak and unstable and eventually rupture and die. Because human cells do not have a cell wall, cefuroxime selectively targets bacteria.

✔️ Benefits:

• Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Action: Works against a variety of susceptible bacteria.
• Helps Clear Bacterial Infections: Supports the treatment of infections affecting the respiratory tract, ears, throat, sinuses, urinary tract, skin, and other susceptible sites.
• Prevents Infection from Worsening: Appropriate antibiotic treatment can help prevent susceptible bacterial infections from spreading or becoming more serious.
• Targeted Action: Acts on bacterial cell-wall formation without directly targeting human cells.

✔️ Directions for Use:

• Take Axim 250 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Cefuroxime tablets are generally best taken after food, as food improves absorption.
• Take the medicine at evenly spaced intervals as directed.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet unless specifically instructed.
• Complete the prescribed course even if you begin to feel better.

✔️ Safety Advice

Alcohol:
There is no specific major alcohol interaction with cefuroxime. However, alcohol may worsen nausea, stomach irritation, or dizziness. It is preferable to limit or avoid alcohol while recovering from an infection.

Pregnancy:
Cefuroxime may be used during pregnancy when clearly indicated and prescribed by a doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or think you may be pregnant.

Breastfeeding:
Cefuroxime passes into breast milk in small amounts. It may be used during breastfeeding when prescribed by a doctor. Consult your healthcare provider if you notice diarrhoea, thrush, or diaper rash in the breastfed infant.

Driving:
Axim 250 may cause dizziness in some patients. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or less alert.

Liver:
Consult your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of liver problems. Your doctor will determine whether this medicine is appropriate for you.

Kidney:
Cefuroxime is eliminated primarily through the kidneys. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustment, particularly when receiving higher doses or prolonged treatment.

Children:
Cefuroxime can be prescribed to children when clinically appropriate. The dose is generally determined according to the child's age, body weight, infection, and kidney function. Use in young children should be directed by a qualified physician.

Elderly:
Older adults should use Axim 250 under medical supervision, particularly if they have reduced kidney function or other medical conditions.

✔️ Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

• Antacids and acid-reducing medicines: Medicines that reduce stomach acidity, including H2 blockers and proton-pump inhibitors, may reduce the absorption of oral cefuroxime. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise on appropriate use.
• Probenecid: May reduce the renal elimination of cefuroxime and increase its concentration in the blood.
• Oral contraceptives: Cefuroxime is not generally known to significantly reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptive pills. However, severe vomiting or diarrhoea may interfere with contraceptive absorption. Follow the contraceptive manufacturer's instructions and consult a healthcare professional if necessary.
• Mycophenolate-containing medicines: Inform your doctor if you are taking mycophenolate or mycophenolic acid, as cefuroxime may affect exposure to these medicines.
• Other medicines: Always provide your doctor or pharmacist with a complete list of prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements you use.

✔️ Words of Advice:

• Stay hydrated: Drink adequate fluids during treatment, especially if you experience diarrhoea or fever, unless your doctor has advised you to restrict fluids.
• Take the medicine as directed: Following the prescribed schedule helps maintain effective antibiotic levels.
• Complete the treatment: Finish the prescribed course unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Maintain a balanced diet: Adequate nutrition and rest can support recovery from infection.
• Probiotics: Probiotic foods or supplements may help some people maintain gut flora during antibiotic treatment, although they are not a substitute for medical treatment.

✔️ Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, generally between 15°C and 30°C.
• Keep in a dry place away from direct heat, moisture, and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep out of reach of children.