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Cefuroxime Axetil

Cefuroxime Axetil Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 4, 2024

The average cost for 14 tablets of 500mg of Cefuroxime Axetil is $17.12 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 58.97% off the average retail price of $41.73.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

250mg

14 tablets

$14.53

$1.04

500mg

14 tablets

$17.12

$1.22

Typical dosage for Cefuroxime Axetil

Cefuroxime tablets

  • Age 13 years and older:

    • Most infections: The typical dose is 250 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 7 to 10 days. For some infections (those related to long-term bronchitis or skin infections), you might need a higher dose (500 mg).
    • Gonorrhea: The typical dose is 1,000 mg by mouth as a single dose.
    • Lyme disease: The typical dose is 500 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 20 days.
  • Age under 13 years:

    • Ear or sinus infection only: The typical dose is 250 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 10 days.

Cefuroxime injection

  • Cefuroxime is also available as an injection for certain other, more serious bacterial infections. It's given through the veins or into the muscle by a healthcare professional. The dosage will depend on your age, weight (for young infants), and your infection.

Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems.

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