Indications for Use

This medicine is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria, including:

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis (beta-lactamase producing strains), or Streptococcus pyogenes
Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae (non beta-lactamase producing strains)
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (including pneumonia) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta-lactamase producing strains), Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, E. coli
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains), or Haemophilus parainfluenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains)
Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including beta-lactamase producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes
Urinary tract infections caused by E. coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains)
Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi

Side effects of Furocef 250

Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Diarrhea

How to use Furocef 250

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Furocef 250 works

Furocef 250 is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

What if you forget to take Furocef 250?

If you miss a dose of Furocef 250, 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.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Furocef 250 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 come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Furocef 250 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 does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Furocef 250 as it may cause increased side effects.

Safety Advice

SAFE – Alcohol: Consuming alcohol with Furocef 250 does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Furocef 250 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Furocef 250 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.\nAvoid prolonged use of Furocef 250, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
NOT RELEVANT – Driving: Not relevant, as Furocef 250 is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of Furocef 250 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Furocef 250 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.