Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Cefuroxime

Form: Tablet 250mg

Indication

Pharyngitis, Acute otitis media, Lyme disease, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Skin and skin structure infections,Tonsillitis, Respiratory tract infections, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis, Urinary tract infections, Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, Surgical Prophylaxis

Administration

Tab: May be taken with or without food. Oral susp: Should be taken with food. IV Preparation Direct injection: reconstitute in 8 mL (for 750-mg vial) or 16 mL (for 1.5-g vial) to obtain ~90 mg/mL solution Infusion: Reconstitute in 100 mL SWI, D5W or NS to obtain 7.5 mg/mL (750-mg vial) or 15 mg/mL (1.5-g vial) solution 7.5 g bulk package not to be used for direct injection IM Preparation Reconstitute 750 mg in 3 mL SWI to obtain ~220 mg/mL solution IV Administration Direct injection: Inject directly into vein over 3-5 minutes or slowly into tubing of free-flowing compatible IV solution Infusion: Infuse intermittently over 15-60 minutes

Adult Dose

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Child Dose

Children: PO 20–30 mg/kg/day q12h For bone and joint infections, up to 100 mg/kg/day IV, IM 100–150 mg/kg/day q8h

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Patients undergoing haemodialysis should receive an additional 750-mg dose after each dialysis; those undergoing continuous peritoneal dialysis may be given 750 mg bid. CrCl (ml/min) 10-20 750 mg bid. <10 750 mg once daily.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Bacterial infections']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Rash', 'Vomiting', 'Allergic reaction', 'Increased liver enzymes', 'Nausea', 'Injection site reaction', 'Diarrhea']}

How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol with __NAME__ does not cause any harmful side effects.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of __NAME__, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Safety Advice

Not relevant, as __NAME__ is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.