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Cefuroxime (Ceftin) Without Prescription

  • Generic name: Cefuroxime axetil
  • Brand name: Ceftin, Zinacef, Zinnat
  • Drug class: Second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin family. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, strep throat, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. It is aslo used to treat gonorrhea and early stage Lyme disease.

OriginalDrugs.com provides prices for Cefuroxime and brand Ceftin at US online prescription drug service. You can buy the original GlaxoSmithKline medication or more reasonably priced generic version.

Dosage Quantity Pharmacy Price Shipping Buy
Cefuroxime axetil
250 mg 20 tablets JRB $88 $15
250 mg 60 tablets JRB $115 $15
500 mg 20 tablets JRB $99 $15
500 mg 60 tablets JRB $148 $15
Brand Ceftin (GlaxoSmithKline)
250 mg 20 tablets JRB $197 $15
250 mg 60 tablets JRB $435 $15
500 mg 20 tablets JRB $288 $15
500 mg 60 tablets JRB $728 $15
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Drug Information

How to take

  • Cefuroxime tablets can be taken on a full or empty stomach. However, the medication enters the bloodstream and works faster when taken after meals. Oral suspension must be taken with food. Shake the suspension well before each use.
  • If you are allergic to penicillin you may also be allergic to cephalosporin antibiotic.
  • Take Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) until you finish the entire course prescribed by your doctor, even if you feel better. Stopping antibiotic treatment too soon may result in a relapse of infection and cause bacteria to become resistant.

Ceftin (Cefuroxime axetil) dosage

The medication allows very convenient dosing regimen - twice daily.
The usual dose for adults and children 13 years and older is 250 mg, 2 times a day for up to 10 days.

For more severe infections the dose may be increased to 500 mg, 2 times a day.

Throat and Tonsil Infections, Sinusitis
The usual dose is 250 mg 2 times daily for 10 days.

Bronchitis
The usual dose is 250 or 500 mg 2 times a day for 5 to 10 days.

Skin Infections
The usual dose is 250 or 500 mg 2 times a day for 10 days.

Urinary Tract Infection
The usual dose is 250 mg, 2 times a day for 7 to 10 days.

Gonorrhea
The usual treatment is a single dose of 1 gram.

Early Lyme Disease
The usual dosage is 500 mg taken twice a day for 20 days.

Cefuroxime axetil oral suspension may be given to children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 years. Your doctor will determine the dosage based on your child's weight and the type of infection being treated. Ceftin oral suspension is given twice a day for 10 days. The maximum daily dose ranges from 500 to 1000 mg. For children who are able to swallow tablets whole, the usual dosage for ear infection or sinus infection is 250 mg 2 times daily for 10 days.

Safety and Side effects

Cefuroxime is associated with a low rate of side effects and is generally well tolerated. The most frequent side effects are mainly gastrointestinal, including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

It is relatively safe medication for use in children.

Ceftin (Cefuroxime) is a prescription medication and is not sold over-the-counter. Taking antibiotics without a prescription may present potential risks, like allergic reactions or interactions with other medications a person may be taking.

Quick facts

cefuroxime axetil
  • Among the cephalosporins, cefuroxime is one of the most effective agents against Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci, the bacteria responsible for strep throat.