Products
Co-Axet
Generic
Name
Cefuroxime Axetil & Clavulanic Acid
Preparation
Co-Axet 250: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime 250 mg as Cefuroxime Axetil USP and Clavulanic Acid 62.5 mg as Diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP.
Co-Axet 500: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime 500 mg as Cefuroxime Axetil USP and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg as Diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP.
Co-Axet 500: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime 500 mg as Cefuroxime Axetil USP and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg as Diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP.
Therapeutic
Class
Second Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic with Beta-lactamase inhibitor
Indications
Pharyngitis or Tonsillitis, Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis, Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis, Community acquired pneumonia , Uncomplicated skin & skin-structure infections, MDR Typhoid fever, Uncomplicated urinary tract infection, Uncomplicated gonorrhea & Lyme disease.
Dosage & Administration
Pharyngitis or Tonsillitis: 250 mg twice daily for 5-10 days
Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg twice daily for 10 days
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 250-500 mg twice daily for 10 days
Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis: 250-500 mg twice daily for 5-10 days
Community acquired pneumonia: 250-500 mg twice daily for 5-10 days
Uncomplicated skin & skin-structure infections: 250-500 mg twice daily for 10 days
MDR Typhoid fever: 500 mg twice daily for 10-14 days
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection: 250 mg twice daily for 7-10 days
Uncomplicated gonorrhea: 1000 mg once single dose
Lyme disease: 500 mg twice daily for 20 days
Co-Axet may be administered without regard to meals.
Contraindications
Patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins & pseudomembranous colitis are contraindicated.