Singapore Medication Guide

Can I buy AXETINE film coated tablet 500mg in Singapore?

Check whether AXETINE film coated tablet 500mg is prescription-only, pharmacy-only, or available over the counter in Singapore, based on HSA therapeutic product registry details.

Prescription required
No. AXETINE film coated tablet 500mg requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

This answer is based on the Singapore HSA therapeutic product registry classification for AXETINE film coated tablet 500mg.

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HSA registry details

Product NameAXETINE film coated tablet 500mg
HSA Licence No.SIN14346P
License HolderMEDOCHEMIE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Dosage FormTABLET, FILM COATED
RouteORAL
Active IngredientsCefuroxime Axetil 601.2 mg eqv. Cefuroxime
Strength500mg
Forensic ClassificationPrescription Only
Approval Date2013-05-06
ATC CodeJ01DC02

Medication questions

Can I buy AXETINE film coated tablet 500mg in Singapore?

No. AXETINE film coated tablet 500mg requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

Do I need a prescription?

AXETINE film coated tablet 500mg is listed as Prescription Only, so a doctor's prescription is required in Singapore.

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