Cefuroxime Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Cefuroxime Tablet

Generic nameCefuroxime (as cefuroxime axetil)
Drug classCephalosporin antibiotic
FormsTablet, Oral suspension, Injectable preparation

Cefuroxime is an antibiotic medicine in a group of medicines called cephalosporins. It is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. It only treats bacterial infections and does not work for viral infections such as colds or flu.