Cefuroxime axetil may be administered with or after meals at the following regimen:
Adults and Children ≥13 years: Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 250 mg twice daily for 10 days.
Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis: 250 mg twice daily for 10 days.
Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis: 250 or 500 mg twice daily for 10* days.
Secondary Bacterial Infection of Acute Bronchitis: 250 or 500 mg twice daily for 5-10* days.
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections and Urinary Tract Infections: 250 mg twice daily for 7-10 days.
Uncomplicated Gonorrhea: 1000 mg once with single dose of probenecid 1000 mg.
Early Lyme Disease: 500 mg twice daily for 20 days.
Children (who can swallow tablets whole): Acute Otitis Media and Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis: 250 mg twice daily for 10 days.
*The safety and effectiveness when administered for <10 days in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis have not been established.
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