Cefotim, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Cefotim also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefotim. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cefotim side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefotim are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Cefotim's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefotim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Cefotim is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefotim are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Cefotim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Cefotim, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.