Cefuroxime
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow the tablet whole with water immediately following a meal. Taking cefuroxime axetil with food significantly increases systemic bioavailability. Do not crush or chew tablets due to a persistent strong bitter taste.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and transient elevation of liver enzymes. Rare/Severe: Pseudomembranous colitis, anaphylactic shock, erythema multiforme, and Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in Lyme disease.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in cephalosporin allergy. Caution in penicillin-allergic patients. Do not crush tablets. Adjust dose in patients with impaired renal function.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Cefuroxime
Found 6 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets 250 mg
Cefuroxime (as Cefuroxime Axetil for oral use or Cefuroxime Sodium for parenteral use) is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It resists degradation by many bacterial beta-lactamases and possesses bactericidal action against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including beta-lactamase-producing H. influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae, and S. aureus. Indicated for acute bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, acute otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated UTIs, early Lyme disease, and surgical prophylaxis.
Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets 500 mg
Cefuroxime (as Cefuroxime Axetil for oral use or Cefuroxime Sodium for parenteral use) is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It resists degradation by many bacterial beta-lactamases and possesses bactericidal action against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including beta-lactamase-producing H. influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae, and S. aureus. Indicated for acute bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, acute otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated UTIs, early Lyme disease, and surgical prophylaxis.
Cefuroxime Axetil 500mg + Potassium Clavulanate 125mg Tablets
Cefuroxime (as Cefuroxime Axetil for oral use or Cefuroxime Sodium for parenteral use) is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It resists degradation by many bacterial beta-lactamases and possesses bactericidal action against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including beta-lactamase-producing H. influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae, and S. aureus. Indicated for acute bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, acute otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated UTIs, early Lyme disease, and surgical prophylaxis.
Cefuroxime Axetil Oral Suspension 125mg per 5ml
Cefuroxime (as Cefuroxime Axetil for oral use or Cefuroxime Sodium for parenteral use) is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It resists degradation by many bacterial beta-lactamases and possesses bactericidal action against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including beta-lactamase-producing H. influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae, and S. aureus. Indicated for acute bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, acute otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated UTIs, early Lyme disease, and surgical prophylaxis.
Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets 125mg
Cefuroxime (as Cefuroxime Axetil for oral use or Cefuroxime Sodium for parenteral use) is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It resists degradation by many bacterial beta-lactamases and possesses bactericidal action against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including beta-lactamase-producing H. influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae, and S. aureus. Indicated for acute bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, acute otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated UTIs, early Lyme disease, and surgical prophylaxis.
Cefuroxime Injection 1500mg
Cefuroxime (as Cefuroxime Axetil for oral use or Cefuroxime Sodium for parenteral use) is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It resists degradation by many bacterial beta-lactamases and possesses bactericidal action against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including beta-lactamase-producing H. influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae, and S. aureus. Indicated for acute bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, acute otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated UTIs, early Lyme disease, and surgical prophylaxis.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Cefuroxime.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets 250 mg | 10's | ₹70.31 | CEFTUM, CEFAKIND, CETIL, ZOCEF, CEFASYN | ₹302.74 | 77% Save |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets 500 mg | 10's | ₹146.44 | CEFTUM, CETIL, CEFAKIND, CEFASYN, ZOCEF | ₹454.61 | 68% Save |
| Cefuroxime Axetil 500mg + Potassium Clavulanate 125mg Tablets | 6's | ₹102.19 | CETIL, ZOCEF CV, PULMOCEF, ORATIL, FORCEF CV | ₹415.91 | 75% Save |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Oral Suspension 125mg per 5ml | 30 ML | ₹61.88 | ZOCEF, CEFAKIND, C FURO | ₹147.65 | 58% Save |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets 125mg | 6's | ₹32.81 | Ceftum, Zocef, Cefakind, Cetil | ₹107.16 | 69% Save |
| Cefuroxime Injection 1500mg | Vial & Wfi | ₹65.63 | Cetil, CETIL | ₹173.45 | 62% Save |
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