Sharox Dosage & Drug Information

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Cefuroxime

Indications/Uses

Pharyngitis & tonsillitis, otitis media, lower resp tract infection, UTI, skin & soft tissue infections, post-op infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 750 mg-1.5 g 3 times daily. Infant & childn 30-100 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses. Gonorrhea 1.5 g as a single dose.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Anaphylactic reaction to penicillins. Renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, pruritus, urticaria & dizziness. Superinfections.

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sharox inj 750 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 1's (Rp120,000/boks)

Form

Sharox tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

20's (Rp385,000/pak)

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