Altacef 250 mg Tablet, Substitutes & Alternatives
Find medicines with the same composition as Altacef 250 mg Tablet (Cefuroxime (250mg)). Compare alternatives at different price points.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Medicines with the same active ingredient and strength as Altacef 250 mg Tablet.
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Altacef 250 mg Tablet
tablet - 250 mg - 10 S
₹565
₹56.47 per tablet
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ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA · tablet - 250 mg - 10 S · Rx
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COMED CHEMICALS` · tablet - 250 mg - 10 S · Rx
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KOYE PHARMA · tablet - 250mg - 10 S · Rx
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- Ceroxim 250MG Tab
SUN PHARMA 2 · tablet - 250 mg - 10 S · Rx
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- Zocef 250MG Tab 10S
ALKEM LAB · tablet - 250 mg - 10 S · Rx
Save 20%₹454
₹45.42 per tablet
- Xoxe 250 Tab
Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd · tablet - 250mg - 10 S · Rx
Save 17%₹468
₹46.82 per tablet
- Ceftum 250MG Tab
GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA · tablet - 250 mg - 4 S · Rx
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Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Altacef 250 mg Tablet. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Known Substitutes
The following medicines may be used as alternatives to Altacef 250 mg Tablet (same or similar composition):
- Cefasyn 250 Tablet
- Ceroxitum 250mg Tablet
- Ceftum 250mg Tablet
- Cefakind 250 Tablet
- Zocef 250 Tablet
Important: Never switch medicines without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Even medicines with the same composition may have different inactive ingredients that affect how they work for you.
Understanding the Composition
Altacef 250 mg Tablet contains Cefuroxime (250mg). Substitute medicines with the same active ingredient work by the same mechanism and treat the same conditions.
Price differences between brands are common and do not indicate a difference in quality or effectiveness. All medicines sold in India must meet the standards set by CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation).
Altacef 250 mg Tablet: At a Glance
- Composition
- Cefuroxime (250mg)
- Price
- ₹565
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Manufacturer
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
- Known substitutes
- 5
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