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CEFUROXIME AXETIL

CIMEX SUSPENSION (250mg / 5mL x 50mL)

Prescription Drug
Formulation

Cefuroxime Axetil
Powder for suspension
250mg / 5mL x 50mL

Where to buy

Mercury Drug; Watson; SouthStar Drug; Rose Pharmacy

Dosage

Children >2 years: 10 mL (2 tsp) or 15 mg/kg body weight twice daily. Maximum Dose: 20 mL daily; >3 months: 5 mL (1 tsp) or 10 mg/kg body weight twice daily. Maximum Dose: 10 mL (2 tsp) daily.
Oral suspension 250 mg/5 mL: Adults: 5-10 mL (1-2 tsp) twice daily.
Children >2 years: 5 mL (1 tsp) or 15 mg/kg body weight twice daily. Maximum Dose: 10 mL (2 tsp) daily; >3 months: 2.5 mL (½ tsp) or 10 mg/kg body weight twice daily. Maximum Dose: 5 mL (1 tsp) daily.

Availability: Bottle of 50 mL

Indication

Treatment of susceptible infections including those bone and joint infections, bronchitis (and other lower respiratory tract infections), gonorrhea, meningitis, otitis media, peritonitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, skin infections (including soft tissue infections) and urinary tract infection. Prophylaxis for surgical infection.

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