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Active ingredients: cefuroxime
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime 250mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14, 20, 50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 125 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ZINNAT suspension is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive bacteria in paediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years: tonsillitis and pharyngitis, acute bacterial otitis media. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefuroxime axetil appears to be as effective as phenoxymethylpenicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 mL, 140 mL pack
- 200 mL pack
- 50 mL, 70 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT Cefuroxime 125mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES5' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14,50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime 250mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14, 20, 50 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT Cefuroxime 125mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES5' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14,50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 125 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ZINNAT suspension is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive bacteria in paediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years: tonsillitis and pharyngitis, acute bacterial otitis media. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefuroxime axetil appears to be as effective as phenoxymethylpenicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 mL, 140 mL pack
- 200 mL pack
- 50 mL, 70 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 250 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ZINNAT suspension is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive bacteria in paediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years: tonsillitis and pharyngitis, acute bacterial otitis media. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefuroxime axetil appears to be as effective as phenoxymethylpenicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 mL pack
- 50 mL pack
- 70 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 250 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ZINNAT suspension is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive bacteria in paediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years: tonsillitis and pharyngitis, acute bacterial otitis media. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefuroxime axetil appears to be as effective as phenoxymethylpenicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 mL pack
- 50 mL pack
- 70 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime 250mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14, 20, 50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 125 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ZINNAT suspension is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive bacteria in paediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years: tonsillitis and pharyngitis, acute bacterial otitis media. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefuroxime axetil appears to be as effective as phenoxymethylpenicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 mL, 140 mL pack
- 200 mL pack
- 50 mL, 70 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 125 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ZINNAT suspension is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive bacteria in paediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years: tonsillitis and pharyngitis, acute bacterial otitis media. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefuroxime axetil appears to be as effective as phenoxymethylpenicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 mL, 140 mL pack
- 200 mL pack
- 50 mL, 70 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 125 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ZINNAT suspension is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive bacteria in paediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years: tonsillitis and pharyngitis, acute bacterial otitis media. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefuroxime axetil appears to be as effective as phenoxymethylpenicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 mL, 140 mL pack
- 200 mL pack
- 50 mL, 70 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 250 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ZINNAT suspension is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive bacteria in paediatric patients aged 3 months to 12 years: tonsillitis and pharyngitis, acute bacterial otitis media. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cefuroxime axetil appears to be as effective as phenoxymethylpenicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefuroxime axetil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 mL pack
- 50 mL pack
- 70 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime 250mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14, 20, 50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT Cefuroxime 125mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES5' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14,50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT Cefuroxime 125mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES5' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14,50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZINNAT cefuroxime 250mg (as axetil) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefuroxime is indicated for the treatment of the following mild to moderately severe infections in adults caused by sensitive bacteria. . Acute upper respiratory infections: otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. . Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, or acute bronchitis. . Skin and skin structure infections, for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo. . Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis due to non-penicillinase producing gonococci.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 2,10,14, 20, 50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefuroxime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems