Products
Axet
Generic
Name
Cefuroxime Axetil
Preparation
Axet-125 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime Axetil USP equivalent to Cefuroxime 125 mg.
Axet-250 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime Axetil USP equivalent to Cefuroxime 250 mg.
Axet-500 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime Axetil USP equivalent to Cefuroxime 500 mg.
Axet Suspension: Each 5 ml suspension contains Cefuroxime Axetil USP equivalent to Cefuroxime 125 mg.
Axet 750 mg IV/IM Injection: Each vial contains Cefuroxime Sodium BP sterile powder for Injection equivalent to Cefuroxime 750 mg.
Axet-250 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime Axetil USP equivalent to Cefuroxime 250 mg.
Axet-500 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime Axetil USP equivalent to Cefuroxime 500 mg.
Axet Suspension: Each 5 ml suspension contains Cefuroxime Axetil USP equivalent to Cefuroxime 125 mg.
Axet 750 mg IV/IM Injection: Each vial contains Cefuroxime Sodium BP sterile powder for Injection equivalent to Cefuroxime 750 mg.
Therapeutic
Class
Second Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Indications
- Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, such as acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, otitis media, tonsillitis & pharyngitis.
- Skin & soft tissue infections such as peritonitis, wound infections and impetigo.
- Urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis and cystitis.
- Gonorrhoea.
- Septicemia.
- Meningitis.
- Prophylaxis against infections in abdominal, pelvic, orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary, oesophageal & vascular surgery.
Dosage & Administration
Adults (>13 years)
(may be administered without regard to meals)
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis - 250 mg bid - 10 days
Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis - 250 mg bid - 10 days
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis - 250 or 500 mg bid - 10 days
Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis - 250-500 mg bid - 5-10 days
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections - 250-500 mg bid - 10 days
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections- 125-250 mg bid- 7-10 days
Uncomplicated gonorrhoea - 1000 mg - Single dose.
Children who can swallow tablets
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis - 125 mg bid - 10 days
Acute otitis media - 250 mg bid - 10 days
Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis - 250 mg bid - 10 days.
Pediatric patients (3 months to 12 years)
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis - 10 mg/kg/day bid - 10 days
Acute otitis media - 15 mg/kg/day bid - 10 days
Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis - 15 mg/kg/day bid - 10 days
Impetigo - 15 mg/kg/day bid - 10 days
Contraindications
Patients with known allergy to cephalosporins.