Prescription Required.Why?
Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps cefuroxime work more effectively.
This combination medication is available in oral and intravenous forms.
Treatment of bacterial infections in the respiratory tract, skin and soft tissues, urinary tract, bones and joints.
Treatment of some types of ear infections.
Treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease in women.
Prevention of infection after surgery.
Cefuroxime kills bacteria by interfering with their ability to build cell walls. Sulbactam prevents bacteria from breaking down cefuroxime, making it more effective.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct light.
Dosage and frequency depend on the type of infection being treated and your overall health.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Oral tablets should be taken with a full glass of water.
Intravenous injections should be administered by a healthcare professional.
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Rash
Itching
Yeast infection
Headache
Dizziness
Seizures (rare)
Severe allergic reactions (rare)
Avoid alcohol while taking this medication, as it can increase the risk of side effects.
This medication can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
This medication is safe for children, but dosage should be adjusted according to their age and weight.
Your doctor may need to adjust the dosage if you have kidney problems.
This medication is generally safe for people with liver problems.
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/cefuroxime-sulbactam.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cefuroxime-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20069970
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-13026/cefuroxime-sulbactam-oral/details
