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Zinacef 1.5 g powder for solution for injection or infusion – patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

Medicine status: Prescription only (POM) Details

Medicine strength:
1.5 g
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Patient leaflet - Zinacef 1.5 g powder for solution for injection or infusion

Sources: Original (products.mhra.gov.uk)

Facts about Zinacef 1.5 g powder for solution for injection or infusion

Prescription needed? Yes, prescription-only medicine (POM)
Active substance Cefuroxime
Strength 1.5 g
Pharmaceutical form Powder for solution for injection
How is it taken Intravenous, Intramuscular
Pack sizes 1 vial
Is it available? Listed as available (NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices – not a record of current supplies)
Drug group (ATC)
  1. J Antiinfectives for systemic use
    1. J01 Antibacterials for systemic use
      1. J01D Other beta-lactam antibacterials
        1. J01DC Second-generation cephalosporins
          1. J01DC02 cefuroxime
Marketing authorisation PL 48870/0041
Codes GTIN 7613421098414 · BNF 05010201

Sources: the MHRA product information (products.mhra.gov.uk) and the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d), release 10.2.0 of 19 October 2026, NHS Business Services Authority. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.