Ceftin
Cefuroxime axetil tablets for bacterial infections and throat infections. It is a second-generation cephalosporin, covering a broader range of bacteria.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefuroxime Axetil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 125mg · 250mg · 500mg
Ceftin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Ceftin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Ceftin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Pharyngitis · Tonsillitis · Gonorrhoea
- Alternative names
- cefuroxime axetil
- Therapeutic class
- Second-Generation Cephalosporin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; severe penicillin allergy
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- transient elevated transaminases; headache; vaginal candidiasis
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Antacids; Oral Contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cefuroxime axetil tablets for bacterial infections and throat infections. It is a second-generation cephalosporin, covering a broader range of bacteria.
Mechanism of action
Binds tightly to bacterial cell membrane proteins, inhibiting crucial cross-linking of peptidoglycans during division.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Ceftin names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Cefuroxime Axetil at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.