Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet

Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of cefuroxime in each tablet. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as infections of the respiratory tract, skin, urinary tract, and other susceptible bacterial infections. Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet works only against bacteria, not viruses such as the common cold or flu. This strength is used when a doctor decides that a 500 mg tablet is the right dose for the infection being treated.

How it works: Cefuroxime works by blocking bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which weakens the bacteria and helps kill them. As a tablet, Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is absorbed into the body to help fight the infection at the prescribed dose.

Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in the Cefasyn line, compared with Cefasyn 250 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet when a larger cefuroxime dose is needed, or when fewer tablets per dose may help make treatment simpler. It is not the usual starting strength for everyone, so it should be used only after a clinician has assessed the infection and prescribed this exact strength.

• Bacterial throat and respiratory infections
• Sinus and ear infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Other susceptible bacterial infections as prescribed

• Swallow Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at evenly spaced times to keep a steady level of medicine in your body.
• You may be told to take it with food to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course exactly as prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a healthcare professional says it is appropriate.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of cefuroxime per tablet. The number of times you take it per day depends on the infection, your kidney function, and your doctor’s instructions; this strength is not a one-size-fits-all dose. Your prescriber decides the schedule and total daily amount, and the maximum daily dose should not be exceeded without medical direction.

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 or indigestion
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Vaginal yeast infection

• Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should be used only when a clinician has prescribed this exact dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefuroxime, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dose changes may be needed.
• Diarrhea can happen with antibiotics; seek medical advice if it is severe, persistent, or bloody.
• Tell your clinician about a history of stomach or intestinal disease, including colitis.
• Let your healthcare provider know about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using this medicine.
• Do not use it to treat viral infections, and do not share it with others.

• Antacids or acid-lowering medicines may reduce absorption of cefuroxime tablets.
• Probenecid can increase cefuroxime levels in the body.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin may interact and require closer monitoring.
• Live oral typhoid vaccine may not work as well during antibiotic treatment.

Store Cefasyn 500 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and direct heat.