Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class:Second generation cephalosporins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2021.
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- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
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Indications and Usage for Cefuroxime Axetil
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
Cefuroxime Axetil tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients (13 years and older) with mild-to-moderate pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus pyogenes.
Limitations of Use
- The efficacy of Cefuroxime Axetil in the prevention of rheumatic fever was not established in clinical trials.
- The efficacy of Cefuroxime Axetil in the treatment of penicillin-resistant strains of Streptococcus pyogenes has not been demonstrated in clinical trials.
Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
Cefuroxime Axetil tablets are indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients (who can swallow tablets whole) with acute bac...
