Joint Formulary & PAD

Cefuroxime sodium - Bacterial eye infection

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
  • Eye drops (preservative free)
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Restrictions / Comments :
Important
5% eye drops / preservative free eye drops. Unlicensed.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Cefuroxime sodium
Indication :
Bacterial eye infection
Group Name :
Keywords :
Bacterial keratitis, Neisseria conjunctivitis, Ophthalmia neonatorum, Blebitis
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :
Restricted for Ophthalmology Specialists only in line with Microbiology recommendation.
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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.