Cefuroxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which in turn inhibit the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, thus inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.
Furocef Tablet 250 mg
৳ 25.09
Adults (>13 years)
(may be administered without regard to meals)
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis – 250 mg bid – 10 days
Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis – 250 mg bid – 10 days
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis – 250 or 500 mg bid – 10 days
Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis – 250-500 mg bid – 5-10 days
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections – 250-500 mg bid – 10 days
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections- 125-250 mg bid- 7-10 days
Uncomplicated gonorrhoea – 1000 mg – Single dose.
Children who can swallow tablets
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis – 125 mg bid – 10 days
Acute otitis media – 250 mg bid – 10 days
Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis – 250 mg bid – 10 days.
Pediatric patients (3 months to 12 years)
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis – 10 mg/kg/day bid – 10 days
Acute otitis media – 15 mg/kg/day bid – 10 days
Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis – 15 mg/kg/day bid – 10 days
Impetigo – 15 mg/kg/day bid – 10 days