Brand names: Alti™, Ceftin®, Kefurox®, Zinacef®
Chemical formula:
- Drug Forms:
- Cefuroxime oral suspension (below)
- Cefuroxime Sodium Solution for injection
- Cefuroxime Axetil Oral tablet
- Cefuroxime Axetil Oral suspension
- Espa�ol:
- Suspensión oral de cefuroxima
- Cefuroxima Sódica, Solución para inyección
- Cefuroxima Axetil, Tableta oral
- Cefuroxima Axetil, Suspensión oral
Cefuroxime oral suspension
What is cefuroxime oral suspension?
CEFUROXIME (Ceftin®) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections including those of the skin (impetigo), respiratory tract (tonsillitis), sinuses, and ear. Generic cefuroxime oral suspension is not yet available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• bleeding problems
• kidney disease
• stomach or intestinal problems (especially colitis)
• other chronic illness
• an unusual or allergic reaction to cefuroxime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods, dyes or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take cefuroxime oral suspension by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Cefuroxime works best if you take it with food. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What drug(s) may interact with cefuroxime?
• other antibiotics
• probenecid
• water pills
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking cefuroxime?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in a few days.
If you are diabetic you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
What side effects may I notice from taking cefuroxime?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• difficulty breathing, wheezing
• dizziness
• fever or chills, sore throat
• headache
• reduced amount of urine
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• seizures (convulsions)
• severe or watery diarrhea
• skin rash, itching
• swollen joints
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual weakness or tiredness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• diarrhea
• gas or heartburn
• nausea, vomiting
• vaginal itching
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store the dry powder for oral suspension at between 2 and 30 degrees C (36 and 86 degrees F). After mixing store at room temperature or in the refrigerator, between 2 and 25 degrees C (36 and 77 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after 10 days.
Last updated: 7/1/2002
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
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