| Name | Cefuroxime (Ceftin) | ||
| Classification | Second generation cephalosporin | ||
| AOM Dosage | 30 mg/kg/day in two divided doses | ||
| Preparations |
125 mg/5 cc, 250 mg/5cc 125, 250 and 500 mg tablets | ||
| Refrigeration | Not required | ||
| Relative Cost | Expensive | ||
| Side Effects | Diarrhea = 8.8% | ||
| Comments | Some patients complain that the tutti-frutti taste is bitter. |
