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How many days should i take zinacef (cefuroxime axetil)?

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5-10: Zinacef (cefuroxime axetil) (cefuroxime) has many indications for treating various infections but is usually prescribed for between 5 and 10 days.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/24/2015

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I have 4 meds to take but I'm not sure what to take with the each meds? The meds are. Tamsulosin 0.4 mg one time Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg twice a day Ketorolac 10 mg as needed for pain Hydrochlorothiazide 12.75 mg?

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I was given cefuroxime axetil for a sinus infection starting yesterday. I woke up with major head/toothache. Can i take tylenol. I woke up a couple of hours ago with the pain and decided to go back to bed to see if it would go away. It did not.

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A member asked:

How long cefuroxime axetil 250 mg stay in the system after taking it twice a day for 10 days when will my body be completely clear up how many days?

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How many days is cefuroxime axetil (zinnat) 500 mg twice per day given for strep tonsillitis for an adult? One dr said 10 days and the other said 7d

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Taking cefuroxime axetil for sinusitis for 6 days, still green/yellow productive cough and wheeze. Go back to Dr or wait till finish all 10 days?

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