Cefotaxime: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefotaxime Benefits & Uses

Cefotaxime is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Cefotaxime Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefotaxime Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefotaxime safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefotaxime safely.

Safe
Is the use of Cefotaxime safe during breastfeeding?

Cefotaxime is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cefotaxime on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Liver?

Cefotaxime is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Heart?

You can take Cefotaxime without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefotaxime with Other Drugs

Cefotaxime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cefotaxime Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefotaxime unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Cefotaxime

Is this Cefotaxime habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cefotaxime has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cefotaxime you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefotaxime only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cefotaxime is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cefotaxime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefotaxime

Taking Cefotaxime with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefotaxime

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefotaxime and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefotaxime

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Cefotaxime?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

The dosage of this drug may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefotaxime without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Cefotaxime is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefotaxime cover anaerobes?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Cefotaxime covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Cefotaxime on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Cefotaxime on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefotaxime cover enterococcus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Cefotaxime covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.