Ceftin Patient, Information, Instructions - Cefuroxime Axetil

Ceftin Patient, Information, Instructions - Cefuroxime Axetil

PATIENT INFORMATION

Cefuroxime axetil is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Take at regular intervals and complete the entire course of therapy. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any type of penicillin or cephalosporin. Notify your physician if you are pregnant or nursing. This antibiotic may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills; use another form of birth control while taking this medication. Shake the suspension well before each use and store it in the refrigerator. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets due to the strongly bitter taste of the medication. May cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; notify your physician if these occur. Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. Cefuroxime axetil may cause a false-positive reaction for nonspecific uring glucose tests in patients with diabetes. This medication does not interfere with enzyme-based uring glucose tests.