<p><strong>Cefuroxime 125 tablets</strong> <strong>What Cefuroxime is and what it is used for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cefuroxime is an antibiotic used in adults and children.</li> <li>It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.</li> <li>It belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporins.</li> </ul> <p>Cefuroxime is used to treat infections of:</p> <ul> <li>The throat, sinus, middle ear, lungs or chest, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. Cefuroxime can also be used to treat Lyme disease (an infection spread by parasites called ticks).</li> <li>Your doctor may test the type of bacteria causing your infection and monitor whether the bacteria are sensitive to Cefuroxime during your treatment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you need to know before you take Cefuroxime</strong> <strong>Do not use Cefuroxime if:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You are allergic (hypersensitive) to Cefuroxime or any of the other ingredients of Cefuroxime</li> <li>You are allergic (hypersensitive) to any other cephalosporin type antibiotic</li> <li>You have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any penicillin.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Warnings and precautions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tablets should not be crushed</li> <li>Cefuroxime can affect the results of a test for blood sugar levels, or a blood screen called the Coombs test</li> <li>Inform your doctor if you have a history of colitis, renal impairment, or seizure disorders</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other medicines and Cefuroxime</strong></p> <p>Cefuroxime may interfere with:</p> <ul> <li>Antacids</li> <li>Probenecid</li> <li>Oral anticoagulants</li> <li>Contraceptive pills</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to take Cefuroxime: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Take Cefuroxime after food. This will help to make the treatment more effective. Swallow Cefuroxime tablets whole with some water.</li> <li>Don&rsquo;t chew, crush or split the tablets this may make the treatment less effective.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The recommended dose Adults</strong></p> <ul> <li>The recommended dose of Cefuroxime is 250 mg to 500 mg twice daily depending on the severity and type of infection.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Children</strong></p> <ul> <li>The recommended dose of Cefuroxime is 10 mg/kg (to a maximum of 125 mg) to 15 mg/kg (to a maximum of 250 mg) twice daily depending on the severity and type of infection</li> <li>Cefuroxime is not recommended for children aged under 3 months, as the safety and effectiveness are not known in this age group.</li> <li>Depending on the illness or how you or your child responds to treatment, the initial dose may be changed or more than one course of treatment may be needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Patients with kidney problems:</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you have a kidney problem, your doctor may change your dose.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Possible side effects:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop urticaria, rash, tightness of the chest, wheezing, hypotension.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to store Cefuroxime:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.</li> <li>Store in the original package at or below 30&deg;C.</li> <li>Do not use Cefuroxime if the tablets are chipped or there are other visible signs of deterioration.</li> </ul>#html-body [data-pb-style="6201FE0530CC4"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="6201FE0530CD8"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}