Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg

Business Unit: Human

Medicine Type: Tablet

Generic Name: Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg

Therapeutic Class: Second generation Cephalosporins

Indication: Cefuxet (Cefuroxime axetil) is a second generation semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum oral cephalosporin antibiotic for oral & parenteral administration. It is indicated for Lower RTI, Upper RTI,SSTI,Urinary Tract Infection, Lyme Disease etc.

Dosage & Administration: Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)- • Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days • Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days • Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days • Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days • Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea: 1000 mg Single dose • Community acquired pneumonia: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days • MDR Typhoid Fever: 500 mg b.i.d. for 10-14 days • Early Lyme disease: 500 mg b.i.d. for 20 days

Preparation: 3x4 Tablet