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Ceftin
®
(Cefuroxime)
belongs to a class of antibacterials called Cephalosporins
which are used to treat infections in many different parts
of the body, however these will not work for colds, flu, or
other virus infections. . Cephalosporins are sometimes
given with other antibiotics. Cephalosporins are also
in injectable form to prevent infections before, during, and
after surgery.
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| Ceftin
( Cefuroxime
Axetil ) |
| Product |
Dosage |
Qty |
Consult |
Price |
Order |
| Ceftin |
250 mg |
20 Tabs |
FREE |
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| Ceftin |
250 mg |
60 Tabs |
FREE |
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| Ceftin |
500 mg |
20 Tabs |
FREE |
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| Ceftin |
500 mg |
60 Tabs |
FREE |
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No Stock |
| Generic Ceftin |
250 mg |
20 Tabs |
FREE |
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No Stock |
| Generic Ceftin |
250 mg |
60 Tabs |
FREE |
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No Stock |
| Generic Ceftin |
500 mg |
20 Tabs |
FREE |
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No Stock |
| Generic Ceftin |
500 mg |
60 Tabs |
FREE |
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No Stock |
Ceftin
® is manufactured by Lifecycle Pharmaceuticals.
Chemical Name : Cefuroxime Axetil
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
Ceftin (Cefuroxime) is a Cephalosporin used in the treatment
of infections caused by bacteria and works by killing bacteria and
preventing their growth.
How
to take this medication
Ceftin (Cefuroxime) may be taken on a full or empty stomach.
If this medicine upsets your stomach, it may help to take it with
food. To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking Ceftin
(Cefuroxime) for the full time of treatment , even if you begin
to feel better after a few days. If you have a “strep” infection,
you should keep taking this medicine for at least 10 days. This
is especially important in “strep” infections since serious heart
or kidney problems could develop later if your infection is not
cleared up completely. Also, if you stop taking this medicine too
soon, your symptoms may return.
Usual dosage for Adults and teenagers is 250mg to 500mg every twelve
hours while it is maximum of 250mg every 12 hours of children upto
12 years.
Side
Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people have no,
or minor, side effects. Common side effects include black, tarry
stools; chest pain; chills; cough; fever; painful or difficult urination;
shortness of breath; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots
on lips or in mouth; swollen glands; unusual bleeding or bruising
(more common for cefamandole, cefoperazone, cefotetan and cefuroxime);
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common side effects include abdominal or stomach cramps and
pain (severe); abdominal tenderness; diarrhea (watery and severe,
which may also be bloody); hives or welts, itching redness of skin,
or skin rash; pain, redness and swelling at site of injection; peeling
of skin; seizures
Precautions
For patients with diabetes, Ceftin (Cefuroxime) may cause
false test results with some urine sugar tests . Check with your
doctor before changing your diet or the dosage of your diabetes
medicine. Ceftin (Cefuroxime) may cause diarrhea. Do not
take any diarrhea medicine without first checking with your doctor
. Diarrhea medicines may make your diarrhea worse or make it last
longer.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
Missed
Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for
a missed one.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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