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Seftoxim Benefits & Uses

Seftoxim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Seftoxim 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

Seftoxim Related Warnings

Is the use of Seftoxim safe for pregnant women?

Seftoxim is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Seftoxim safe during breastfeeding?

Seftoxim does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Seftoxim on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Seftoxim on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Seftoxim on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Seftoxim on the Heart?

Using Seftoxim does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Seftoxim with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Seftoxim Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Seftoxim

Is this Seftoxim habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Seftoxim has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Seftoxim. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Seftoxim only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Seftoxim is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Seftoxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Seftoxim

Taking Seftoxim with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Seftoxim

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Seftoxim with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Seftoxim

Question over 4 years ago

Can Seftoxim treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Seftoxim 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 almost 5 years ago

Can Seftoxim cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes Seftoxim can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Seftoxim contain penicillin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Seftoxim 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Seftoxim cover mrsa infections?

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

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Seftoxim cover enterococcus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

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