SuspensionClinical Overview
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.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Usage Guidelines
Reconstitute dry syrup with boiled, cooled drinking water up to the fill mark. Shake well before each use. Must be taken with food for optimal absorption and to eliminate the bitter aftertaste. Keep refrigerated and discard after 10 days.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible 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.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Contraindicated in cephalosporin allergy. Caution in penicillin-allergic patients. Do not crush tablets. Adjust dose in patients with impaired renal function.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.
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