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Cefotaxime is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Cefotaxime have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Cefotaxime depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Cefotaxime is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefotaxime is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefotaxime safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefotaxime safely.
Is the use of Cefotaxime safe during breastfeeding?
Cefotaxime is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefotaxime on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Liver?
Cefotaxime is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Heart?
You can take Cefotaxime without any fear of damage to the heart.
Cefotaxime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefotaxime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefotaxime habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefotaxime has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefotaxime only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefotaxime is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefotaxime
Taking Cefotaxime with food does not cause any problems.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claforan® (cefotaxime)
