- Indications & Usage:
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- This medication is used to treat mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections such as: otitis media, pharyngitis and tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia. Other infections include: urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and Lyme disease.
- Dosage & Administration:
- Administration: Swallow the tablet whole or break it in half, with water. Take the medicine after a meal to increase its effectiveness.
- Dosage:
- Adults:
- Pharyngitis, tonsillitis or maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg, twice daily.
- Acute otitis media: 500 mg, twice daily.
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis or uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections: 250 mg or 500 mg, twice daily.
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg, twice daily.
- Uncomplicated cervical or urethral gonorrhea or uncomplicated rectal gonorrhea in women: A single dose of 1g.
- Early Lyme disease: 500 mg, twice daily, for 20 days.
- Children:
- Pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, acute sinusitis: 125 mg every 12 hours.
- Children 3 months to 2 years: 10 mg/kg twice daily up to a maximum of 125 mg twice daily.
- Children 2 to 12 years with otitis media: 15 mg/kg twice daily up to a maximum of 250 mg twice daily.
- Children 12 to 18 years: 250 mg per dose, every 12 hours. The dose can be doubled in cases of severe lower respiratory tract infections or suspected pneumonia.
- Renal impairment: The safety and efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in patients with renal impairment have not been established. Consult a physician.
- Hepatic impairment: No data is available for patients with hepatic impairment.
- Adults:
- Or as directed by a physician.
- Contraindications:
- If the patient is allergic to cefuroxime axetil or other cephalosporin antibiotics, including penicillin, or to any component of the medication.
- Storage & Quality:
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature below 30°C, away from light.
- Shelf Life: 36 months from the manufacturing date.
- Quality Standard: Manufacturer’s Standard
