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

Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Benefits

Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Meningitis

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Bronchitis
Blood Infection
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Cellulitis
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Cefotaxime + Sulbactam 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

Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is used -

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Colitis
Vaginal inflammation
Erythema
Edema
Chest Pain
Inflammation of a vein
Glossitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
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Fatigue
Chills
Rash
Itching or burning

Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam on the Liver?
What is the effect of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam on the Heart?

Severe Interaction of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Omeprazole

Moderate

Probenecid

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Amikacin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Chloramphenicol

Gentamicin

Kanamycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Atenolol

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

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General precautions for Cefotaxime + Sulbactam

Frequently asked Questions about Cefotaxime + Sulbactam

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefotaxime + Sulbactam without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Cefotaxime + Sulbactam 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 almost 4 years ago

Does Cefotaxime + Sulbactam cover mrsa infections?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Cefotaxime + Sulbactam does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Cefotaxime + Sulbactam.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cefotaxime + Sulbactam cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefotaxime + Sulbactam covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

How to take Cefotaxime + Sulbactam?

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 4 years ago

Is Cefotaxime + Sulbactam safe to use?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.