Cefomarc 200mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 16 Dec 2025 | 04:35 PM (IST)

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

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General Information

Contains

Cefotaxime (200mg)

Marketer

Marc Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and diarrhea. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know about all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Cefomarc Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Cefomarc Tablet

Bacterial infections
Cefomarc 200mg Tablet kills the infection causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Cefomarc Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cefomarc

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Hypersensitivity
Gastrointestinal disorder

How to use Cefomarc Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefomarc 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Cefomarc Tablet works

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Cefomarc 200mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Discontinue Cefomarc 200mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor has prescribed Cefomarc 200mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefomarc 200mg Tablet as it may cause increased side effects.
Discontinue Cefomarc 200mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Cefomarc 200mg Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefomarc 200mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cefomarc with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefotaxime. Please consult your doctor. Cefotaxime may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefotaxime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefotaxime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Injection Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Phenobarbitone may increase the effect of Cefotaxime.

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Phenobarbitone may increase the effect of Cefotaxime.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cefomarc 200mg Tablet the same as penicillin?

No, Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is not the same as penicillin. Cefomarc 200mg Tablet belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.

What kind of infections does Cefomarc 200mg Tablet treat?

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).

Can the use of Cefomarc 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cefomarc 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

What if I do not get better after using Cefomarc 200mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Cefomarc 200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Cefomarc 200mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. But, it is important to take this medicine for the full duration advised by the doctor.

What if I forget to take a dose of Cefomarc 200mg Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Cefomarc 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Cefomarc 200mg Tablet effective?

Cefomarc 200mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Cefomarc 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How long does Cefomarc 200mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Cefomarc 200mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cephalosporin 3'- esters

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Third-Generation Cephalosporins

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 224.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Marc Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: Marc Laboratories Limited, Plot No. 112, HP HIDC, Baddi, Solan-173205, Himachal Pradesh, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Cefomarc Tablet

Benefits of Cefomarc Tablet

Side effects of Cefomarc Tablet

How to use Cefomarc Tablet

How Cefomarc Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Phenobarbitone (Injection Route)

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Cefomarc 200mg Tablet the same as penicillin?

What kind of infections does Cefomarc 200mg Tablet treat?

Can the use of Cefomarc 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

What if I do not get better after using Cefomarc 200mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Cefomarc 200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

What if I forget to take a dose of Cefomarc 200mg Tablet?

Is Cefomarc 200mg Tablet effective?

How long does Cefomarc 200mg Tablet take to work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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