Antibiotics

Cefotaxime SPI 1 g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion

Cefotaxime

Division

Human Health

Generic name

Cefotaxime

Strength

1 g

Form

Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion

Pack size

1 vial (1 g)

Therapeutic segment

Antibiotics

Indication

Cefotaxime is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of antibiotics that are called cephalosporins. These types of antibiotic are similar to penicillin. Cefotaxime kills bacteria and it can be used to treat infections of the: • Kidneys and bladder • Blood (septicaemia) • Skin and flesh immediately under the skin • Bones • Heart valves • Brain (meningitis) • Abdomen (peritonitis) • Some sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoea) It can also be used to prevent and treat infections following surgical operations.