PATIENT INFORMATION
Cefuroxime axetil is a cephalosporin antibiotic
used to treat bacterial infections. Take at regular intervals
and complete the entire course of therapy. Do not take this
medication if you are allergic to any type of penicillin
or cephalosporin. Notify your physician if you are pregnant
or nursing. This antibiotic may decrease the effectiveness
of birth control pills; use another form of birth control
while taking this medication. Shake the suspension well
before each use and store it in the refrigerator. Swallow
the tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets
due to the strongly bitter taste of the medication. May
cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; notify your physician
if these occur. Take with food or milk to avoid stomach
upset. Cefuroxime axetil may cause a false-positive reaction
for nonspecific uring glucose tests in patients with diabetes.
This medication does not interfere with enzyme-based uring
glucose tests.
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