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Cefotim Information

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.

Cefotim Benefits & Uses
Cefotim Dosage & How to Take
Cefotim Side Effects
Cefotim Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefotim with Other Drugs
Cefotim Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefotim
Cefotim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefotim Benefits & Uses

Cefotim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Cefotim 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
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefotim Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefotim safe for pregnant women?

Cefotim is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cefotim safe during breastfeeding?

Cefotim is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefotim on the Kidneys?

Cefotim rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefotim on the Liver?

Using Cefotim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefotim on the Heart?

Cefotim is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefotim with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Cefotim Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Cefotim

Is this Cefotim habit forming or addictive?

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

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

After taking Cefotim, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefotim can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefotim is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Cefotim is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cefotim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefotim

Taking Cefotim with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefotim

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefotim with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefotim

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefotim cover enterococcus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

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

Question over 4 years ago

Can Cefotim treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Cefotim is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. 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 over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefotim with paracetamol?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Cefotim can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Cefotim bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Cefotim is bactericidal that means it kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria die.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Cefotim?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Cefotim is a brand name of cefotaxime and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of septicemia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea.