Patients taking cefuroxime tablets usually need to stop taking the drug for a week before drinking alcohol, and if the body metabolizes it more slowly, the time needed will be extended, such as after 10 days, etc. Cefuroxime tablets is a kind of cephalosporin antibiotics, while taking it is strictly prohibited to drink alcohol. Cefuroxime tablets can inhibit the enzymes related to alcohol metabolism, causing disulfiram-like reaction, facial flushing, headache, dizziness, nausea, etc., and even lead to respiratory distress, impaired consciousness and other serious complications. After stopping taking Cefuroxime tablets, the body needs to completely metabolize and excrete the drug before drinking alcohol, which usually takes about a week, but if the patient’s metabolism is slower and the drug stays in the body for a long time, it will take a longer time, such as more than 10 days and so on. Cefuroxime tablets have bactericidal activity against common pathogenic bacteria, especially those containing β-lactamase. Clinically, it is commonly used in the treatment of acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis, acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial otitis media, uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections, uncomplicated urinary tract infections and other diseases. However, cefuroxime tablets may appear eosinophilia, rash, dizziness, headache, nausea and other adverse reactions, for pregnant women, lactating women, the elderly, hepatic and renal insufficiency and allergy should be used with caution, cephalosporin antibiotics allergic patients are prohibited. Cefuroxime tablets in the use, it is recommended to consult a doctor in advance, strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions to take medication, is strictly prohibited to self-medication, so as not to delay or even aggravate the condition.