Indications/Uses
Susceptible infections; Uncomplicated UTI; Respiratory tract infections; Uncomplicated gonorrhea.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult: 250 mg bid for 5-10 days. Usual treatment duration: 7 days.
Child: 3 months to 12 years 15 mg/kg bid for 5-10 days. Usual treatment duration: 7 days. Max: 1,000 mg daily. ≥13 years Same as adult dose.
Powder for oral susp: Add the appropriate amount of water as specified on the label. Shake well until suspended.
Administration
oral susp: Should be taken with food.
tab: May be taken with or without food
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cefuroxime or any other cephalosporins.
Special Precautions
Patient with a penicillin or other beta-lactam allergy; history of colitis, history of seizure disorder. Patient taking potent diuretics (e.g. furosemide) and aminoglycosides. Renal impairment. Children and elderly. Pregnancy and lactation. Cefuroxime axetil tab and granules for oral susp are not bioequivalent and are not substitutable on a mg-per-mg basis.
MedsGo Class
Cephalosporins
Features
- Cefuroxime