Zinacef

Zinacef is a brand name of cefuroxime, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

ZINACEF (cefuroxime sodium - injectable; im-iv)

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  Manufacturer: GLAXOSMITHKLINE
  
  Approval date: October 19, 1983
  
  Strength(s): EQ 750MG BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AB]

ZINACEF (cefuroxime sodium - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: GLAXOSMITHKLINE
  
  Approval date: October 19, 1983
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP]


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  Manufacturer: GLAXOSMITHKLINE
  
  Approval date: October 23, 1986
  
  Strength(s): EQ 7.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP]

Has a generic version of Zinacef been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Zinacef:

cefuroxime sodium injectable; im-iv

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  Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
  
  Approval date: May 30, 2001
  
  Strength(s): EQ 750MG BASE/VIAL ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: HIKMA FARMACEUTICA
  
  Approval date: January 9, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 750MG BASE/VIAL ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: STERI PHARMA
  
  Approval date: May 30, 1997
  
  Strength(s): EQ 750MG BASE/VIAL ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: April 16, 1998
  
  Strength(s): EQ 750MG BASE/VIAL ^[AB]

cefuroxime sodium injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
  
  Approval date: September 28, 1998
  
  Strength(s): EQ 7.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
  
  Approval date: May 30, 2001
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: HIKMA FARMACEUTICA
  
  Approval date: January 9, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 7.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA INC
  
  Approval date: October 15, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 1.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 7.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: STERI PHARMA
  
  Approval date: May 30, 1997
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 7.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: April 16, 1998
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 7.5GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Zinacef. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Zinacef.

See also...

• Zinacef Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Zinacef Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cefuroxime Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cefuroxime Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cefuroxime Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cefuroxime Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Cefuroxime Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cefuroxime Injection, Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cefuroxime Axetil AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Cefuroxime Sodium AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)