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.