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Zinacef 1.5 g powder for solution for injection or infusion

Active Ingredient:
cefuroxime sodium
Company:  
Sandoz Limited See contact details
ATC code: 
J01DC02
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Brief description

Sandoz, the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH), has detected that information on the diluents in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) of cefuroxime offer possibility for both intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (IV) administration. The PIL and SmPC state that cefuroxime sodium is compatible with aqueous solutions containing up to 1% lidocaine hydrochloride. However, dilution with lidocaine is intended only for intramuscular (IM) use. As this is not explicitly mentioned, the MAH considers this to pose a potential for medication errors.


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Sandoz Limited
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+44 (0) 1276 698020
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