Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet

Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet contains 250 mg of cefuroxime in each tablet. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, including infections of the throat, ears, sinuses, lungs, skin, and urinary tract when the bacteria are susceptible. Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet works only against bacteria, not viruses like the common cold or flu.

How it works: Cefuroxime kills bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell wall, which weakens the organism and causes it to break apart. In tablet form, Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where it helps fight the infection at the prescribed dose.

Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet is the lower of the two listed tablet strengths, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a smaller cefuroxime dose per tablet or a step-down dose after a higher strength. Compared with Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet, this 250 mg tablet may allow more flexible dosing while still treating the infection effectively when prescribed appropriately.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Chest and lung infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow the Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as directed and at evenly spaced times to keep antibiotic levels steady.
• It is often taken after food to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not share Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar.

Each Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of cefuroxime. The exact dose and how often it is taken depend on the infection being treated, kidney function, and the prescriber’s instructions; some regimens use it twice daily, but the doctor decides the schedule for this strength. Do not take more than prescribed, and do not use a different dosing schedule unless your clinician tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefuroxime may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Taste changes
• Mild rash

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefuroxime, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because the dose may need adjustment.
• This tablet may cause stomach upset; taking it after food can help.
• Report severe or persistent diarrhea, since antibiotics can sometimes cause a serious intestinal infection.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Let your clinician know about a history of seizures or severe gastrointestinal disease.
• Do not rely on this antibiotic for viral infections, because it will not help colds or flu.

• Probenecid
• Antacids and acid-reducing medicines may affect absorption if taken too close together
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Other antibiotics may interact depending on the regimen
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but it may worsen stomach upset or dehydration

Store Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.