Cetil Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefuroxime axetil

Indications/Uses

Upper & lower resp tract infections, skin & soft tissue infections, UTI, bone & joint infections & gonococcal infections. Treatment & prevention of Lyme disease.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & adolescent ≥13 yr Pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis 250 mg bd for 10 days. Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections 250 or 500 mg bd for 10 days. Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis 250 or 500 mg bd for 5-10 days. Uncomplicated UTI 125 or 250 mg bd for 7-10 days. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 1,000 mg as a single dose. Early Lyme disease 500 mg bd for 20 days. Childn Acute otitis media & bacterial maxillary sinusitis 250 mg bd for 10 days. Pharyngitis/tonsillitis 125 mg bd for 10 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

History of hypersensitivity to cephalexin or other cephalosporins.

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to β-lactam antibiotics. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions, GI disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Loop diuretics, aminoglycosides.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DC02 - cefuroxime ; Belongs to the class of second-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cetil FC tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 4's;10's

Form

Cetil FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 4's;10's

Cetil

cefuroxime

Manufacturer:

Lupin

Distributor:

Maxxcare

Marketer:

Lupin