It is the 1-(acetyloxy) ethyl ester of Cefuroxime , an injectable second generation cephalosporin with an excellent antibacterial activity. This ester has a broader spectrum of activity than cephalexin (first-generation) and is widely used to treat respiratory tract infections. Antibacterial.Form:White to Off-White SolidMelting Point:204-206°C (dec.)Solubility:DMSO (Sparingly), Methanol (Sparingly)