Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's

Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), Lyme disease, septicaemia (bloodstream infection), meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), lower respiratory tract, skin, urinary tract, bone, and joint infections. 

Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefuroxime (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefuroxime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of cefuroxime against the bacteria. Together, Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's helps to treat bacterial infections.

Take Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's with or without food. The dose and duration of Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before starting Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding as Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), Lyme disease, septicaemia (bloodstream infection), meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), lower respiratory tract, skin, urinary tract, bone, and joint infections. Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefuroxime (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefuroxime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of cefuroxime against the bacteria. Together, Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's helps to treat bacterial infections. Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains.

• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Before starting Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's if you have colitis (inflammation of the colon). Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics. Consult your doctor before taking Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding as Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's to prevent unpleasant side-effects. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Covatil CV 500 Tablet 10's may have interaction with antacid (esomeprazole, omeprazole), anticoagulants (warfarin), anti-gout (probenecid), diuretics (furosemide), oral contraceptives (estrogen, progesterone).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures, dialysis, kidney and liver dysfunction.

• ESOMEPRAZOLE
• OMEPRAZOLE
• WARFARIN
• PROBENECID
• FUROSEMIDE
• ESTROGEN
• PROGESTERONE

• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
• Avoid usage of tobacco.
• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.