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.

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.

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. 

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.

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

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