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Cefotil Benefits & Uses

Cefotil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefotil 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

Cefotil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefotil is used -

Cefotil Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefotil safe for pregnant women?

Cefotil is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefotil safe during breastfeeding?

Cefotil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefotil on the Kidneys?

Cefotil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefotil on the Liver?

Cefotil is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefotil on the Heart?

Cefotil is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefotil with Other Drugs

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

Cefotil Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefotil

Is this Cefotil habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cefotil is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cefotil can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefotil only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Cefotil for mental disorders.

No

Cefotil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefotil

You can take Cefotil with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefotil

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefotil.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefotil

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefotil cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefotil covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cefotil.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cefotil treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Cefotil can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Cefotil treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefotil can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefotil treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefotil can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Cefotil contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefotil does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.