Sefuxim Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, acute bronchitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis; uncomplicated GUT, skin & soft tissue infections; acute uncomplicated gonorrhea, impetigo.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250 mg bd. Lower resp tract infections 500 mg bd. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 1 g as a single dose. Childn 5-12 yr Serious infections or otitis media 15 mg/kg bd. Max: 500 mg.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Childn <5 yr.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins or other β-lactams. Prolonged use. Renal insufficiency, hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. Rarely, skin rashes, fever.

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Drug Interactions

Diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid), antitumor agents (carmustine, streptozocin), aminoglycosides, probenecid, antacids.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

A

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sefuxim film-coated tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

300's;6's

Sefuxim

cefuroxime

Manufacturer:

Sinopharm Zhijun (Shenzhen)

Distributor:

Ceutical Trading