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Content: Ceftin oral suspension is approved to treat the following infections in children 3 months through 12 years old: Tonsillitis (tonsil infection) or pharyngitis("strep throat") caused by Streptococcus pyogenesbacteria 
Ear infections
Impetigo(a common skin infection). The tablet form of Ceftin is approved for a broader range of uses, including the treatment of the following infections: Tonsillitis (tonsil infection) or pharyngitis ("strep throat") caused by Streptococcus pyogenesbacteria 
Ear infections 
Sinus infections
Bronchitis 
Skinand skin structure infections 
Urinary tract infections(UTIs, such as bladder infections) 
Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection 
Lyme diseasein its early stages. Ceftin is approved for treating the infections listed above only when they are caused by certain types of bacteria. Not all bacteria will respond to this medicine. Also, bacteria have different resistance patterns in different regions of the country. This means that some bacteria may be susceptible to Ceftin in certain parts of the country but not in others. Ceftin is completely ineffective for treating viral illnesses (such as the common coldor the flu). In some situations, your healthcare provider may perform certain tests to see if your particular infection is susceptible or resistant to Ceftin.