Bronchitis caused by the Bacteria Haemophilus Influenzae Infection of the Middle Ear by H. Influenzae Bacteria infection of the middle ear caused by Streptococcus Ceftin (cefuroxime) is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Ceftin is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. a The safety and effectiveness of CEFTIN administered for less than 10 days in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis have not been established. b When crushed, the tablet has a strong, persistent bitter taste. How to use Ceftin. Take this medication by mouth usually twice daily (every 12 hours), or as directed by your doctor. Take cefuroxime with food to increase absorption and reduce stomach upset. • Administer CEFTIN tablets or oral suspension as described in the appropriate dosage guidelines [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3, 2.4)]. • Administer CEFTIN tablets with or without food. Ceftin (cefuroxime) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. Ceftin is available as a generic drug and is prescribed to treat infections with susceptible bacteria including skin and middle ear infections, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea. Cefuroxime prescription and dosage sizes information for physicians and healthcare professionals. Pharmacology, adverse reactions, warnings and side effects. Cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinacef) is an antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, UTIs, gonorrhea, and COPD. Side effects, drug interactions, dosing, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking this medication. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Important Administration Instructions. CEFTIN tablets and CEFTIN for oral suspension are not bioequivalent and are therefore not substitutable on a milligram-per-milligram basis [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. I have had bronchitis for over 3 weeks and 3 antibiotics later. I am now on ceftin, which worked best and am taking a week longer because of a sinus infection.