Description
Cefuroxime is a white Powder for Injection.
Formulation:
Each vial contains Cefuroxime (as sodium) USP 750 mg.
Packaging/Availability:
Clear glass vial with rubber stopper and blue flip-off seal + 10ml plastic ampoule (water for injection) Box of 1’s.
Indications & Dosage
Indications:
Sterile Cefuroxime Sodium Injection is effectively used in:
1. Bacteremia 2. Bronchitis
3. Cellulitis 4. Pharyngitis
5. Pneumonia 6. Respiratory tract infection
7. Gonorrhoea 8. Impetigo
9. Meningitis 11. Otitis media
11. Skin infection 12. Surgical Prophylaxis
13. onsillitis 14. Urinary tract infection
Dosage and Administration
The usual adult dosage is 750mg to 1.5g IV or IM every 8h. Children: 30 to
60mg/kg/day, increased to 100mg/kg/day if necessary, given in 3 or 4 divided
doses.
For the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhoea:
Adult: 1.5g IM divided into two separate injection sites with a single oral dose of
probenecid 1g.
For the treatment of meningitis, bacteremia or septicaemia:
Adults: 3g IV or IM every 8h.
Children: 200-240mg per Kg per day IV in equally divided doses every 6-8h.
For use in surgical prophylaxis:
Adult: 1.5g IV prior to the procedure.
Distribution
Exclusively Distributed by:
PRIMUS MEDICUS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Lot 9, Blk 15, Main Road St., cis Village,
San Fernando City, Pampanga
Imported by:
EURO-CARE PRODUCTS, PHILS.
Tinio St., San Nicolas,
Gapan City 3105 Nueva Ecija
Manufactured by:
VYSALI PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
Cochin, India
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