Prescription

Antibiotic (Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor)

Cefuroxime; Clavulanic acid

Last reviewed April 2026

Who is this for?

What is this drug?

This is a combination antibiotic that contains cefuroxime axetil (which kills bacteria) and clavulanic acid (which stops bacteria from resisting the antibiotic). Together, they work more effectively against stubborn infections that one antibiotic alone might not handle.

What is it used for?

Stubborn infections like typhoidurinary tract infections (UTI)chest infectionsbronchitispneumoniaear infectionssinus infectionsskin infectionssore throattonsillitis

Prescription Required

A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.

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