Eliminate 500Mg Tablet
A cephalosporin antibiotic, Eliminate 500Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections affecting the skin, tonsils, throat and urinary tract. The medicine kills the bacteria, thus preventing the infection. It is available in the form of a capsule, tablet and liquid to be taken orally.
Eliminate 500Mg Tablet is usually taken with or without food once or twice in a day. However, it is better to take the medicine with food to reduce the symptoms of stomach upset and nausea. You should take the medication as recommended by your doctor.
In case you miss a dose, you can have it as soon as you remember it but do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one. Before you start a course of this medicine, inform the doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
- Bleeding issues
- Any kidney disease
- Stomach or intestinal problem, especially colitis
- Pregnant or planning to be
- Breastfeeding mother
- Any allergic or unusual reactions to any food or medications
Eliminate 500Mg Tablet has some mild side effects like gas, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. They normally do not require any medical supervision and go away in a few days. However, you must report to your doctor at once if you face any of the following side effects:
- Allergic reactions like hives, itching, skin rash or swelling
- Problems in breathing
- Redness, blistering, loosening or peeling of skin
- Severe and watery diarrhea
- Swollen joints
- A feeling of unusual tiredness and dizziness
- Fever and chills, hallucinations
In case of children, you must consult the paediatrician first before starting the medication as there is a possibility that special care may be required. Also, Eliminate 500Mg Tablet can show a false-positive result in some diabetic urine-testing products. It can also affect the result of other lab tests. Ensure to inform the people doing the lab test or the doctor if you are under this medication.
The primary use of this medication is as follows:
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Bacterial Infections
- Avoid if you have a known allergy to Eliminate 500Mg Tablet or any other Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.
Possible side effects of this tablet are as follows:
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Anaphylaxis
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Rash
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Sjs)
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Serum Sickness
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Arthralgia
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Urticaria
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Pruritus
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Angioedema
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Dyspepsia
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Thrombocytopenia
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How long is the duration of effect?
This medicine is excreted in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 4 to 8 hours. -
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this medicine could be observed in 1 to 1.3 hours after oral administration. -
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Clear data is not available for the use of this medicine in pregnant women. Use this medicine only if clearly needed under doctor's supervision. -
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported. -
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is known to be excreted through human breast milk. Take this medicine only if clearly needed under doctor's supervision. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea is necessary. -
Is It safe with alcohol?
It is found to be safe to consume alcohol with this medicine. -
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
It is not known whether it affects the patients ability to drive or not. If you experience any symptoms affecting your consciousness, then must avoid driving. -
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Consult your doctor before taking it. -
Does this affect liver function?
It is found to be safe to use this medicine in patients with liver disease. Limited data is available suggesting adjustment of dose might not be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Eliminate 500Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Divine Lifecare Pvt Ltd
- Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Ipca Laboratories Ltd
- Acme Pharmaceutical
- Psychotropics India Ltd
- Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Nestor Pharmaceuticals
- Active Healthcare
- Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Rhombus Pharma Pvt Ltd
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Missed Dose instructions
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose. -
Overdose instructions
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
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India
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United States
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Japan
This medicine belongs to the first generation cephalosporins. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins which would inhibit the growth and multiplication of bacteria.
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
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Interaction with Lab Test
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Interaction with Medicine
- Increased effect: Probenecid may decrease cephalosporin elimination.
- Increased toxicity: Furosemide, aminoglycosides may be a possible additive to nephrotoxicity.
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Interaction with Food
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Interaction with Disease
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