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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '203' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '203' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '203' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '203' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '203' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '203' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '204' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

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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. open tool tip to find out more

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July 1, 2023. 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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '204' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

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. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '204' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

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. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '204' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

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. open tool tip to find out more

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.

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 25 degrees Celsius
• Store in a Dry Place
• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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

Blue color capsule shaped biconvex film coated tablets with '204' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.

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. open tool tip to find out more

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.