Cefoxim 500MG Tab

Composition

Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg (as prodrug of cefuroxime) tablet

Uses of Cefoxim 500MG Tab

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections (sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia), urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and early Lyme disease (where appropriate).

• •Treats bacterial throat and sinus infections
• •Helps in chest/respiratory infections
• •Effective for urinary tract infections
• •Treats skin and soft tissue infections

How it works

Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through binding to penicillin-binding proteins, leading to cell lysis.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor, usually after food to improve absorption. Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew. Complete the full course even if you feel better.

Side effects

Common side effects of Cefoxim 500MG Tab may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
• •indigestion
• •headache