Cefuroxime + Sulbactam

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)

Cefuroxime + Sulbactam Uses

Cefuroxime+Sulbactam is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How Cefuroxime + Sulbactam works

Cefuroxime + Sulbactam is a combination of two medicines: Cefuroxime and Sulbactam. Cefuroxime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which blocks the action of enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate Cefuroxime . Addition of Sulbactam reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefuroxime against bacteria.

Common side effects of Cefuroxime + Sulbactam

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Increased liver enzymes, Allergic reaction

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Medicine brands for Cefuroxime + Sulbactam

Stafcure SB

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹124 to ₹488

2 variant(s)

Cefudif S

Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Solar Life Sciences Medicare Pvt Ltd

₹326 to ₹326

1 variant(s)

Cefos-S

Osper Formulations Pvt Ltd

Syntonic Lifesciences

₹328 to ₹328

1 variant(s)

Eroxime SB

Ethics Health Care Pvt Ltd

Harvey Laboratories Private Limited

₹223 to ₹223

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Cefuroxime + Sulbactam

You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections, even if they have developed resistance.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Stop taking Cefuroxime + Sulbactam and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.