Ceforan Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefotaxime Na

Indications/Uses

Septicemia, meningitis, bacterial endocarditis, resp tract infections; ENT, GUT infections, abdominal infections; bone, joints, soft tissue & skin infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 1-2 g 12 hrly. Infant & childn <12 yr 50-100 mg/kg daily.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Impaired renal function; penicillin-sensitive patients.

Adverse Reactions

GI effects, pain at inj site, phlebitis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia.

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Drug Interactions

Aminoglycosides, potent diuretics & probenecid.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DD01 - cefotaxime ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ceforan powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

1's

Ceforan

cefotaxime

Manufacturer:

General Drugs House

Distributor:

General Drugs House