What it's used for
Cefuroxime axetil is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug used to treat various bacterial infections, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis, and uncomplicated skin and urinary tract infections.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
Tablets can be taken with or without food, but tablets and oral suspension are not interchangeable on a milligram-per-milligram basis.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
The most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, a reaction similar to Jarisch-Herxheimer, and vaginitis.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other everything else medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.