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Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
Cefuroxime (500mg)
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Cefstal-500 mg Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, urinary infection, ear and throat infection and typhoid.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Cefuroxime (500mg)
Available variants: tablet 500 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹383 (₹38.30 per tablet)
MRP: ₹403
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: STALLION LABORATORIES PVT LTD
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
Cefstal-500 mg Tablet contains Cefuroxime (500mg). It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.
Uses of Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
- This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection
- chest infection
- urinary infection
- ear and throat infection and typhoid.
Key benefits
- Effective against a wide range of bacteria
- Available as tablets
- syrups and injections
How Cefstal-500 mg Tablet works
Cefuroxime kills the bacteria causing your infection by destroying the cell wall that holds them together.
How to take Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or just after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and, rarely, fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Cefstal-500 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Loose motions
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Rash
- Thrush
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it. |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you.
Do not take Cefstal-500 mg if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.
Interactions with other medicines
Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.
How to store Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Keep the reconstituted syrup as the pharmacist instructed and discard it after the stated number of days.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- STALLION LABORATORIES PVT LTD
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Cephalosporin
Substitutes for Cefstal-500 mg Tablet
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| Zefu 500 mg TabletFDC Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹391 | 2% more |
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| Coraile 500 TabletPHARMANOVA | tablet · 10`S | ₹513 | 34% more |
| Ceroxim 500 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2 | tablet · 10`S | ₹513 | 34% more |
| Zocef 500 mg TabletALKEM LAB | tablet · 10`S | ₹522 | 36% more |
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Cefstal-500 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Cefstal-500 mg Tablet used for?
Cefstal-500 mg Tablet is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, urinary infection, ear and throat infection and typhoid. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Cefstal-500 mg Tablet?
Cefstal-500 mg Tablet contains Cefuroxime (500mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Cefstal-500 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Cefstal-500 mg Tablet work?
Cefuroxime kills the bacteria causing your infection by destroying the cell wall that holds them together.
Is Cefstal-500 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Cefstal-500 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Cefstal-500 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Cefstal-500 mg are Loose motions, Nausea, Stomach pain, Rash, Thrush. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Cefstal-500 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Cefstal-500 mg.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Cefstal-500 mg Tablet?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Cefstal-500 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Cefstal-500 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Cefstal-500 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Cefstal-500 mg Tablet?
Magna 400 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹71 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Cefstal-500 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Cefstal-500 mg Tablet starts at ₹383 (MRP ₹403) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 500 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Cefstal-500 mg Tablet?
Cefstal-500 mg Tablet is manufactured by STALLION LABORATORIES PVT LTD. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Cefstal-500 mg Tablet delivered?
Cefstal-500 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Cefstal-500 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Cefuroxime (500mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹383 (₹38.30 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹403
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- STALLION LABORATORIES PVT LTD
- Manufacturer
- STALLION LABORATORIES PVT LTD
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Cephalosporin
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 500 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Cefstal-500 mg Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Cefstal-500 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.