Cefuroxime
(Zinnat®, Cefuroxime)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
Yes - for oral liquid suspension
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Cefuroxime
Usual formulation brand names
Zinnat®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
Granules for suspension 125mg
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
50mg, 250mg, 750mg,1.5g
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
125mg/5mL
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
No
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Give the injection as a first line alternative to administration via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
Sachets containing 125mg per sachet are available. These contain the same preparation as the suspension. Each sachet should be mixed with 10mL of water immediately prior to administration.