Ceftin

Ceftin is a brand name of cefuroxime, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

CEFTIN (cefuroxime axetil - for suspension; oral)

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  Manufacturer: GLAXOSMITHKLINE
  
  Approval date: June 30, 1994
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/5ML ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: GLAXOSMITHKLINE
  
  Approval date: April 29, 1997
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE/5ML ^[RLD][AB]

CEFTIN (cefuroxime axetil - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: GLAXOSMITHKLINE
  
  Approval date: December 28, 1987
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Ceftin been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Ceftin:

cefuroxime axetil for suspension; oral

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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: February 5, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/5ML ^[AB], EQ 250MG BASE/5ML ^[AB]

cefuroxime axetil tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: ALKEM LABS LTD
  
  Approval date: June 7, 2010
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: APOTEX
  
  Approval date: October 2, 2002
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD
  
  Approval date: March 29, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: LUPIN
  
  Approval date: July 25, 2003
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ORCHID HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: February 15, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: February 15, 2002
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: April 25, 2003
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: October 18, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
  
  Approval date: July 29, 2005
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Ceftin. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Ceftin.

See also...

• Ceftin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Ceftin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ceftin Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ceftin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ceftin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cefuroxime Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cefuroxime Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cefuroxime Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cefuroxime Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Cefuroxime Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cefuroxime Injection, Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cefuroxime Axetil AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Cefuroxime Sodium AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)