Cefuroxime 250 mg Film-Coated Tablets
What Cefuroxime is and what it is used for:
Cefuroxime is an antibiotic used for adults and children. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. It belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporins.
Cefuroxime is used to treat infections of: the throat, sinuses, middle ear, lungs or chest, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues.
Cefuroxime can also be used to treat Lyme disease (an infection spread by parasites called ticks).
Your doctor may test the type of bacteria causing your infection and monitor whether the bacteria are sensitive to Cefuroxime during treatment.
What you need to know before taking Cefuroxime:
Do not use Cefuroxime if:
• You are allergic to Cefuroxime or any of the other ingredients of Cefuroxime.
• You are allergic to any other cephalosporin-type antibiotic.
• You have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any penicillin.
Warnings and Precautions:
• Tablets should not be crushed.
• Cefuroxime can affect the results of blood sugar level tests or a blood test called the Coombs test.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of colitis, renal impairment, or seizure disorders.
Other medicines and Cefuroxime:
Cefuroxime may interfere with:
• Antacids
• Probenecid
• Oral anticoagulants
• Contraceptive pills
How to take Cefuroxime:
• Take Cefuroxime after food. This will help make the treatment more effective.
• Swallow Cefuroxime tablets whole with some water.
• Do not chew, crush, or split the tablets – this may make the treatment less effective.
Recommended Dosage:
Adults:
The recommended dose of Cefuroxime is 250 mg to 500 mg twice daily depending on the severity and type of infection.
Children:
The recommended dose of Cefuroxime is 10 mg/kg (maximum 125 mg) to 15 mg/kg (maximum 250 mg) twice daily depending on the severity and type of infection.
- Cefuroxime is not recommended for children under 3 months of age, as safety and efficacy are unknown in this age group.
- Depending on the illness or how you or your child responds to treatment, the initial dose may be changed or more than one course of treatment may be needed.
Patients with kidney problems:
If you have a kidney problem, your doctor may change your dose.
Possible Side Effects:
Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you experience hives, rash, chest tightness, wheezing, or low blood pressure.
How to store Cefuroxime:
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package at a temperature of 30°C or below.
• Do not use Cefuroxime if the tablets are chipped or if there are other visible signs of damage.
Product Details:
Concentration: 250 mg
Quantity: 14 Tablets
Product Type: Tablets
Brand: Zinnat
