Cefotax

Abbott

Composition for Cefotax Products

Cefotax Products are primarily used for

Bacterial infections

About Cefotax Products

Uses of Cefotax Products

Cefotaxime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Cefotax Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Cefotax are Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hypersensitivity, Gastrointestinal disorder.

Severe

Side Effects of Cefotax are Convulsion, Urticaria, Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Nausea, Vomiting, Hemolytic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Pseudomembranous colitis, Interstitial nephritis, Red spots or bumps, Dizziness.

How Cefotax Products work

Cefotaxime 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.

Patient Concerns about Cefotax Products

Frequently asked questions about Cefotax Products

Frequently asked questions about Cefotaxime

Q. Is Cefotax 250mg Injection the same as penicillin?
No, Cefotax 250mg Injection is not the same as penicillin. Cefotax 250mg Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Cefotax 250mg Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Q. What kind of infections does Cefotax 250mg Injection treat?
Cefotax 250mg Injection 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).
Q. Is Cefotax 250mg Injection effective?
Cefotax 250mg Injection 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 Cefotax 250mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is Cefotax 250mg Injection administered?
Cefotax 250mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Cefotax 250mg Injection.
Q. What if I do not get better after using Cefotax 250mg Injection?
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.
Q. Can the use of Cefotax 250mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cefotax 250mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Cefotax 250mg Injection 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.
Q. How long does Cefotax 250mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Cefotax 250mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Products for Cefotax

Cefotax 250mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
Abbott
MRP
12.06
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Cefotax 1000mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
Abbott
MRP
37.5
ADD TO CART
Cefotax 500mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
Abbott
MRP
13.75
Not Available

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