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
