NDC 0173-0554-00 GlaxoWellcome Ceftin for Oral Suspension (cefuroxime axetil powder for oral suspension) For Oral Use Only 250 mg per 5 mL 50 mL (when reconstituted) Contains 3.6 g of cefuroxime axetil equivalent to 3 g of cefuroxime. Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. See package insert for Dosage and Administration. Directions for Mixing Oral Suspension: Prepare the suspension at time of dispensing. Shake the bottle to loosen the powder. Remove the cap. Add 19 mL of water for reconstitution and replace the cap. Invert bottle and vigorously rock it from side to side so that water rises through the powder. Once the sound of the powder against the bottle disappears, turn the bottle upright and vigorously shake it in a diagonal direction. Before reconstitution, store dry powder between 2° and 30°C (36° and 86°F). After reconstitution, store suspension between 2° and 30°C (36 and 86°F), at room temperature or in a refrigerator. SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE. Replace cap securely after each opening. Discard after 10 days. Glaxo Wellcome Inc. Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Made in England 4067827 Rev. 5/97
NDC 0173-0554-00 GlaxoWellcome Ceftin for Oral Suspension (cefuroxime axetil powder for oral suspension) For Oral Use Only 250 mg per 5 mL 50 mL (when reconstituted) Contains 3.6 g of cefuroxime axetil equivalent to 3 g of cefuroxime. Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. See package insert for Dosage and Administration. Directions for Mixing Oral Suspension: Prepare the suspension at time of dispensing. Shake the bottle to loosen the powder. Remove the cap. Add 19 mL of water for reconstitution and replace the cap. Invert bottle and vigorously rock it from side to side so that water rises through the powder. Once the sound of the powder against the bottle disappears, turn the bottle upright and vigorously shake it in a diagonal direction. Before reconstitution, store dry powder between 2° and 30°C (36° and 86°F). After reconstitution, store suspension between 2° and 30°C (36 and 86°F), at room temperature or in a refrigerator. SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE. Replace cap securely after each opening. Discard after 10 days. Glaxo Wellcome Inc. Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Made in England 4067827 Rev. 5/97
Chapter6: Oral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation
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Order: Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 450 mg, PO, bid
Using the following drug label, how many milliliters of Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) will the patient receive per dose? __ mL
Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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