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• It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.
All products:
• If your child has an allergy to this drug or any part of this drug.
• If your child is allergic to any drugs like this one or any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell the
doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath;
wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If your child is taking probenecid.
All oral products:
• If your child is taking any of these drugs: Cimetidine, dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, famotidine,
lansoprazole, nizatidine, omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, or ranitidine.
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug.
Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child's drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products,
vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for your child to take this drug
with all of his/her drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your
child takes without checking with the doctor.
All products:
• Tell all of your child's health care providers that your child is taking this drug. This includes your child's
doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Very bad and sometimes deadly allergic side effects have rarely happened with drugs like this one. Talk
with the doctor.
• Have your child's blood work checked if he/she is on this drug for a long time. Talk with your child's
doctor.
• If your child has high blood sugar (diabetes), do not use Clinitest®. Use some other urine glucose
testing like Clinistix® or Tes-Tape®.
• This drug may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your child's health care providers and lab workers that
your child takes this drug.
• Do not give to your child longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen.
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Brand Names: US Ceftin [DSC]; Zinacef in Sterile Water [DSC]; Zinacef [DSC]
Brand Names: Canada Apo-Cefuroxime; Auro-Cefuroxime; Ceftin; Cefuroxime For Injection; Cefuroxime For
Injection, USP; PRO-Cefuroxime; ratio-Cefuroxime
What is this drug used for?
What do I need to tell the doctor BEFORE my child takes this drug?
What are some things I need to know or do while my child takes this drug?
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• Do not switch between different forms of this drug without first talking with the doctor.
• If your child is taking warfarin, talk with the doctor. Your child may need to have blood work checked
more closely while taking it with this drug.
If your child is or may be sexually active:
• Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not work as well to prevent pregnancy. Be
sure your child uses some other kind of birth control also, like a condom, when taking this drug.
If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby:
• Talk with the doctor if your child is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or is breast-feeding a baby. You will
need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this drug.
Liquid (suspension):
• If your child has phenylketonuria (PKU), talk with your child's doctor. Some products have
phenylalanine.
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes
deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your child's doctor or get medical help right away if your child
has any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
All products:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or
without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual
hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Seizures.
• Vaginal itching or discharge.
• Hearing loss.
• It is common to have diarrhea when taking this drug. Rarely, a very bad form of diarrhea called
Clostridium difficile (C diff)-associated diarrhea (CDAD) may occur. Sometimes, this has led to a deadly
bowel problem (colitis). CDAD may happen while your child is taking this drug or within a few months
after he/she stops taking it. Call your child's doctor right away if your child has stomach pain or cramps,
very loose or watery stools, or bloody stools. Do not try to treat loose stools without first checking with the
doctor.
Injection:
• Very bad irritation where the shot was given.
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side
effects. Call your child's doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects
bother your child or do not go away:
All products:
• Upset stomach or throwing up.
• Loose stools (diarrhea).
All oral products:
What are some side effects that I need to call my child's doctor about right away?
What are some other side effects of this drug?
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• Bad taste in your child's mouth.
Injection:
• Irritation where the shot is given.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your
child's doctor. Call your child's doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to your national health agency.
Give this drug as ordered by your child's doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions
closely.
Tablets:
• Give this drug with or without food. Give with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Have your child swallow whole. Do not let your child chew, break, or crush.
• If your child has trouble swallowing, talk with the doctor.
Liquid (suspension):
• Give this drug with food.
• Shake well before use.
• Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with this drug. If there is none,
ask the pharmacist for a device to measure this drug.
All oral products:
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss giving your child doses.
• Keep giving this drug to your child as you have been told by your child's doctor or other health care
provider, even if your child feels well.
• Do not give antacids at the same time as this drug. Ask the doctor if you have a question about how to
give antacids with this drug.
Injection:
• It is given as a shot into a muscle or as an infusion into a vein over a period of time.
• It may be given as a shot into a vein.
All oral products:
• Give a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your child's next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your child's
normal time.
• Do not give 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
Injection:
• Call your child's doctor to find out what to do.
Tablets:
• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
How is this drug best given?
What do I do if my child misses a dose?
How do I store and/or throw out this drug?
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Liquid (suspension):
• Store liquid (suspension) in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Throw away any part not used after 10 days.
Injection:
• If you need to store this drug at home, talk with your child's doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to
store it.
All products:
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are
told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs.
There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
• If your child's symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your child's
doctor.
• Do not share your child's drug with others and do not give anyone else's drug to your child.
• Keep a list of all your child's drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list
to your child's doctor.
• Talk with your child's doctor before giving your child any new drug, including prescription or OTC,
natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about this drug,
please talk with your child's doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away.
Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
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General drug facts
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this
medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are
right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any
patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all
information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply
to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the
healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using
this medicine.
Last Reviewed Date
2017-10-26