Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) is a drug categorized in a group of drugs called “cephalosporin antibiotics”. Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) works particularly by fighting a specific kind of bacteria in human body.

Ceftin is one dug that basically treats various kinds of bacterial infections, often of life-threatening forms in the human body.

 Patients should use Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) continuously for the entire period that is mentioned by the doctor.

 At times it may occur to the patient that the situation has improved according to the symptoms but ion that case they should not make the mistake of stopping the medicine midway without completing the entire course.

 Patients should take Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) just according to the directions of the doctor.

Patients need to take Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) in appropriately according to the directions of the doctor.

Do not take Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) in larger amounts or for a prolonged period of time without the doctor telling so.

The Ceftin tablets can be taken with or without meals but if it is the Ceftin oral suspension (liquid), then it is necessary to take it with food.

Shake the liquid thoroughly before measuring a dose. For the exact dose use a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

• Skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness
• Increased thirst, loss of appetite, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath
• Fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash
• Blood in your urine
• Diarrhea that is watery or bloody
• Pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Seizure (convulsions)
• Painful or difficult urination, urinating less than usual or not at all
• Unusual bleeding

The following druigs should be avoided while taking Ceftin (cefuroxime) or Cefuroxime Axetil,

• cefaclor (Raniclor)
• cefadroxil (Duricef)
• cefazolin (Ancef)
• Cefzil
• Keflex
• Omnicef
• cefprozil (Cefzil)
• ceftibuten (Cedax)
• cephalexin (Keflex)
• cephradine (Velosef)
• cefdinir (Omnicef)
• cefditoren (Spectracef)
• cefpodoxime (Vantin)

Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) is used for the treatment of various kinds of bacterial infections. Ceftin (cefuroxime) is a cephalosporin antibiotic which works on the growth of bacteria and effectively stops it. Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) helps treat the bacterial infections but the drug doesn’t work for viral infections like common cold or flu.

Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) tablets should always stored at a room temperature away from any contact with moisture and heat. The bottle should be tightly closed when not in use.

Ceftin oral liquid should always be kept in a refrigerator but it shouldn’t freeze. All unused medication that is more than 10 days old should be thrown away.

If the doctor prescribes you with Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) tablets or the oral liquid in case you are allergic from penicillin. Also inform of any prior kidney or liver disease, diabetes, intestinal problems or if you are malnourished.

Ceftin (Cefuroxime Axetil) tablets can make birth control pills less effective that may lead to pregnancy. So it is necessary to inform the doctor if you are taking birth control pills.