Ceftin Tablets, Oral Suspension and Sodium Diuril

• Generic Name: cefuroxime
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated - powder, for suspension, tablets, powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Ceftin, Kefurox, Zinacef, Zinacef ADD-Vantage, Zinacef TwistVial

Ceftin (cefuroxime) is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Ceftin is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.

Ceftin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diuril, Diuril Sodium

Chlorothiazide is used to treat fluid retention (edema) that is caused by congestive heart failure, severe liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease, or from treatment with a steroid or hormone medicine.

Chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps reduce fluid retention (edema).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.