Ceroxim WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Your medicine is called Ceroxim Suspension. Its active ingredient is cefuroxime axxetil, which is an antibacterial agent belonging to the group of antibiotics called cephalosporins. Antibacterial products help the body to fight infections. Cefuroxime axxetil works by destroying certain bacteria sensitive to antibiotics that cause infection.
Ceroxim are used to treat infections caused by certain sensitive antibiotic bacteria. Some of these infections are respiratory tract infections, ear, nose and throat, skin infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infection that causes Lyme disease.
BEFORE YOU TAKE Ceroxim
Read the following questions carefully:
- Have you previously had an allergic reaction to antibiotic products of cephalosporin or to any of the excipients of suspension or any other medicine?
- Do you think you may be pregnant?
- Are breast feeding right now?
- Do you have KIDNEY DISEASE?
- Do you have phenylketonuria
- Are you taking probenecid
If you answer "Yes" to at least one of the questions above, or you are not sure, talk to your doctor
Take special care with Ceroxim
Ceroxim 125 mg / 5 ml and 250 mg / 5 mL contain 2.46 and 2.74 grams of sucrose per 5 ml. Not suitable for hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Ceroxim also contains sodium benzoate as an excipient, which can cause irritation to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. It can increase the risk of jaundice in newborns.
Ceroxime ADMISSION OF FOOD AND DRINKS
Ceroxim should be taken after a meal to achieve optimal results
Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor before taking any medicine.
DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
No data Ceroxim exert any effect on the ability to drive and use machines
HOW TO TAKE Ceroxime
Ceroxim act more effectively when taken with food.
Divided doses at regular intervals during the day.
The dose of this medicine will be different depending on the condition of the patient and the severity of the disease.
Usual adult dose:
Most infections responded in a dose of 250 mg twice daily. In mild to moderate infections of the lower respiratory tract, should be given 250 mg twice daily. In severe infections of the lower respiratory tract, or if suspected pneumonia should be administered at 500 mg twice daily. In urinary tract infections a dose of 125 mg twice a day is usually adequate; pyelonephritis when the recommended dosage is 250 mg twice daily.
A single dose of 1 gram is recommended for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea.
Lyme disease: the recommended dose is 500 mg twice daily for 20 days.
cefuroxime axxetil is also available in injectable form. It can be injected in a muscle or a vein. This form of treatment is usually administered in a hospital or under the direct supervision of a medical practitioner.
For the treatment of pneumonia in adults, the usual dose Cefuroxime Sodium 1.5 g twice a day for 2-3 days followed by Cefuroxime Axetil 500 mg twice daily for 7 days.
For the treatment of exacerbated chronic bronchitis in adults, the usual dose Cefuroxime Sodium 750 mg twice daily for 2-3 days followed by Cefuroxime Axetil 500 mg twice daily for 7 days 5.
The duration of treatment with Cefuroxime Sodium or Cefuroxime Axetil depends on the severity of the infection and the body's response to treatment.
Children / 3 months to 12 years /
The usual dose is 125 mg twice daily or 10 mg / kg twice a day to a maximum dose of 250 mg daily. In otitis media in children under two years of age, the usual dose is 125 mg twice daily or 10 mg / kg twice a day to a maximum dose of 250 mg daily for children over 2 years of 250 mg twice a day or 15 mg / kg to up to 500 mg daily. There is no experience in children under 3 months of age.
You should take the medicine for as long as your doctor has told.
This is usually a period of 7 days.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
This medicine may cause some changes in the normal performance of blood and enzymes. If you are told that you need blood tests, tell the doctor that you are taking this medicine.
Ceroxim may rarely cause an allergic reaction. If itchy skin, you have a rash, fever, swollen eyelids, face or lips, skin swelling or hives, sudden dizziness and shortness of breath, or other unusual problems, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. Some patients may experience nausea, diarrhea, or headache, these symptoms are usually mild, but if they become troublesome, consult a doctor. If you experience any of these side effects, contact your doctor immediately: fainting or nausea, jaundice unexpected change in the form of urine
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
What does Ceroxim?
The active ingredient is cefuroxime axetil.
Sustenziyata also contains the following inactive ingredients: sucrose as a filler / sweetener, xanthan gum as a suspending agent / supporting viscosity aspartame as a sweetener, as an internal silica desiccant / flow modifier; monosodium citrate as the buffering agent, sodium benzoate as a preservative, such as sodium chloride vkusopodobritel, mannitol as vkusopodobritel / filler and taste agents tutti frutti and Lyutova mint.