GENERIC NAME: CEFUROXIME SUSPENSION - ORAL (seff-you-ROX-eem)

BRAND NAME(S): Ceftin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is a cephalosporin antibiotic and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

HOW TO USE: Shake the container well before each dosing and take by mouth, usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. This medication must be taken with food. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in the body is kept at a constant level. Do this by using the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow and may result in a relapse of the infection.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting. If these effects persist or worsen, inform the doctor promptly. Other side effects reported with this medication include headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscle aches and strange taste in the mouth. Also, reoccurring fever, easy bruising or bleeding or persistent sore throat have been reported. Inform the doctor promptly if any of these effects occur. Though occurring rarely, seek immediate medical attention if you experience: seizures, jerky movements, severe drowsiness, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, change in the amount of urine. In the unlikely event an allergic reaction to this drug occurs, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, stomach or intestinal disorders, any drug allergies. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). Before using this drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no problems (to date) in nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.