Ceftin

CEFUROXIME is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections including those of the skin, respiratory tract (tonsillitis and bronchitis), sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. Cefuroxime also treats some sexually transmitted disease.

Take tablets by mouth and it works best if you tke it with food. Do not stop taking CEFUROXIME except on your prescriber's advice.

Report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Nausea
Vaginal itching
Reduced amount of urine
Swollen joints
Unusual bleeding or bruising
or any other symptoms that are unusual or persistent.

Inform your prescriber or health care professional about any allergies you have to any medication and if you are taking any other medicines whilst taking Cefuroxime.
Anticoagulants
Warfarin
Diuretics
Medications for heartburn/ulcers
Other antibiotics & probenecid

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

If you are being treated for STD avoid sexual contact with your partner unil you have finished the course of your treatment.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections such as bronchitis and lung, skin, throat, and urinary tract infections caused by bacteria.
It also treats some sexually transmitted diseases.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F).

Inform your prescriber or health care professional if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, colitis, or stomach problems, if you are pregnant or breast feeding.