Cefuroxime and Probenecid interaction
Cefuroxime and Probenecid: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime axetil) label · effective 2026-01-16
Coadministration with probenecid increases systemic exposure to cefuroxime axetil and is therefore not recommended.
Coadministration of probenecid with cefuroxime axetil is not recommended.
Probenecid Concomitant administration of probenecid with cefuroxime axetil tablets increases serum concentrations of cefuroxime [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )].
From the Probenecid label · effective 2026-04-29
Drug Interactions When probenecid is used to elevate plasma concentrations of penicillin or other beta-lactams, or when such drugs are given to patients taking probenecid therapeutically, high plasma concentrations of the other drug may increase the incidence of adverse reactions associated with that drug.
In the case of penicillin or other beta-lactams, psychic disturbances have been reported.
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