Furoxime Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefuroxime (Tab: axetil; Vial: Na)

Indications/Uses

Resp tract, ENT, GUT, skin & soft tissue, bone & joint infections. Septicemia, meningitis, acute, uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis & cervicitis. Otitis media.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult 250-500 mg bid. UTI 125 mg bid. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 1 g single dose. Childn 125 mg bid. Otitis media Childn (>2 yr) 250 mg bid for 7 days. Powd for inj 750 mg to 1.5 g 8 hrly for 5-10 days or individualised dosage.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Anaphylactic reaction to penicillins. Renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances. Pseudomembranous colitis; hypersensitivity reactions. Eosinophilia. Headache. Superinfection.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid may increase or prolong cephalosporin plasma levels & toxicity. Bacteriostatic antibiotics may reduce effectiveness of cephalosporins.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

FC tab: D; Inj: S

Presentation/Packing

Form

Furoxime FC tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 5's

Form

Furoxime FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 5's

Form

Furoxime powd for inj 750 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Furoxime

cefuroxime

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical