Cefuroxime Sodium (Sterile) IP ……. 1500 mg.
1 FFS ampoule of sterile WFI IP …… 20 ml.
- Each 1.5-gram vial should be constituted with 16 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, and the solution should be completely withdrawn for injection.
Storage :
- Cefuroxime for Injection, USP in the dry state should be stored between 15 and 30°C and protected from light.
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Constituted solution for intravenous injection should be used within 4 hours if kept between 15 and 25°C or 48 hours if stored under refrigeration.
- The further diluted solutions for intravenous infusion should be used immediately after dilution or stored for up to 36 hours under refrigeration in the dark.
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Adult |
Infants and Children (1 month to 12 years): |
| Recommended Dose
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750 mg every 8 hours (2.25 g/day) i.v.
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60 mg/kg/day |
| Bacterial meningitis
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3 g i.v. every 8 hours (9 g/day).
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200 to 240 mg/kg/day i.v. in 3 or 4 equally divided doses
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| Bone and joint infections
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1.5 g i.v. every 8 hours (4.5 g/day)
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70 to 150 mg/kg/day i.v. every 8 hours |
| Gram -ve lower respiratory tract Infections
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1.5 g i.v. every 8 hours (4.5 g/day).
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Route of Administration:
IV/IM
