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Ceftin (Cefuroxime) is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called cephalosporins. Ceftin (Cefuroxime) fights bacteria in the body. Ceftin (Cefuroxime) is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, skin infections, gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections. Take all of the Ceftin (Cefuroxime) that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. Ceftin (Cefuroxime)can be taken on an empty stomach or with food or milk if it causes stomach upset. Do not take Ceftin (Cefuroxime) if you have ever had an allergic reaction to another cephalosporin or to a penicillin unless your doctor is aware of the allergy and monitors your therapy. Before taking Ceftin (Cefuroxime), tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, or a gastrointestinal (digestive) disease such as colitis.You may not be able to take Ceftin (Cefuroxime), or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have either of the conditions listed above. Ceftin (Cefuroxime) passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Ceftin (Cefuroxime) without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not take Ceftin (Cefuroxime) at the same time as antacids (e.g., Tums, Maalox, Rolaids, others) or other medications taken to reduce stomach acid such as cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB, others), famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid RPD, others), ranitidine(Zantac, others), or nizatidine (Axid, others) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Antacids and stomach acid reducers may reduce the effects of Ceftin (Cefuroxime). Store the Ceftin (Cefuroxime) tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat. The Ceftin (Cefuroxime) suspension can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused Ceftin (Cefuroxime) after 10 days.
