Zocef/Zocef Kids/Zocef Hospi Indications/Uses

Zocef: Cefuroxime is a second generation cephalosporin antibacterial used in the treatment of susceptible infections. These have included bone and joint infections, bronchitis (and other lower respiratory tract infections), gonorrhea, meningitis (although treatment failures have been reported in H. influenzae meningitis), otitis media, peritonitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, skin infections (including soft-tissue infections) and urinary tract infections. It is also used for surgical infection prophylaxis.
Zocef Kids: Indications include: Upper respiratory tract infections for example, ear, nose and throat infections, such as otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
Lower respiratory tract infections for example, pneumonia, acute bronchitis, and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.
Genito-urinary tract infections for example, pyelonephritis, cystitis and urethritis.
Skin and soft tissue infections for example, furunculosis, pyoderma and impetigo.
Gonorrhoea, acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis.
Treatment of early Lyme disease and subsequent prevention of late Lyme disease in adults and children over 12 years old.
Zocef Hospi: Cefuroxime sodium for injection is indicated for the treatment of infections listed as follows in adults and children, including neonates (from birth).
Community acquired pneumonia.
Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.
Complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis.
Soft-tissue infections: cellulitis, erysipelas and wound infections.
Intra-abdominal infections.
Prophylaxis against infection in gastrointestinal (including oesophageal), orthopaedic, cardiovascular, and gynaecological surgery (including caesarean section).
In the treatment and prevention of infections in which it is very likely that anaerobic organisms will be encountered, cefuroxime should be administered with additional appropriate antibacterial agents. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.