Cefuroxime Susp ( Excinate)

Cefuroxime Susp ( Excinate)

Cefuroxime kills bacteria and it can be used against various sorts of infections. Like all antibiotics Cefuroxime is only effective against some types of bacteria. Cefuroxime can be used to treat infections of the throat, sinus, middle ear, the lungs or chest, urinary tract, the skin and soft tissues.

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25.00

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EXCINATE SUSPENSION

Why do you need to give this medicine? Excinate suspension contains Cefuroxime. Cefuroxime is an antibiotic which belongs to a group of antibiotics that are called Cephalosporins. These types of antibiotics are similar to penincillin. Cefuroxime kills bacteria and it can be used against various sorts of infections. Like all antibiotics Cefuroxime is only effective against some types of bacteria. Cefuroxime can be used to treat infections of the throat, sinus, middle ear, the lungs or chest, urinary tract, the skin and soft tissues.

INGREDIENTS

Each 5ml contains Cefuroxime axetil USP equivalent to 125 mg of Cefuroxime.

ADDED INFORMATION

Excinate suspension contains aspartame. Therefore, if you suffer from PKU (phenylketonuria), aspartame will be converted to phenylalanine in the body and may affect you. This medicine must be made up with water using the original granules that were supplied in the bottle. Excinate (Cefuroxime) suspension is not recommended for children aged under 3 months, as the safety and effectiveness are not known in this age group. You must look out for certain symptoms such as allergic reactions, fungal infections (such as candida) and severe diarrhoea (pseudomembranous colitis) while you are taking this medicine. Cefuroxime tablets can affect the results of a test for blood sugar levels, or a blood screen called Coombs test.

DOSAGE

Adult: 250-500 mg twice daily depending on the severity and type of infection

Children: 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 of the infection.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 

  • Allergic reactions include; skin rash, fungal infections, severe diarrhoea (Pseudomembranous colitis), Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. NB: contact a doctor immediately if you get any of these symptoms
  • Common side effects: malaise, skin rashes, abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, vulvovaginal candidiasis, headache, diarrhoea
  • Uncommon; anaphylactic reaction, angioedema
  • Rare or very rare: agranulocytosis, haemolytic anaemia, severe cutaneous adverse reactions.

PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

  • Space the doses evenly throughout the day.
  • Shake the bottle before use
  • Take this medicine after food.
  • Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics
  • Cefuroxime tablets may reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill. If you are taking contraceptive pill while you are being treated with, you also need to use a barrier method of contraception such as condom.

STORAGE

The suspension must be stored in a fridge at all times once opened.

Store the granules under at 20°to 25°C.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

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