Brand name: Zinnat TM
Active ingredients: cefuroxime
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES7' on one side and blank on the other.
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES5' on one side and blank on the other.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES5' on one side and blank on the other.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES5' on one side and blank on the other.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, film coated, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets engraved 'GXES5' on one side and blank on the other.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
What it is used for
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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do Not use if Colour Changes
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white free-flowing granules forming a white to pale yellow suspension upon reconstitution with water
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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