Antibiotics

Cefotaxime SPI 500 mg Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion

Cefotaxime

Division

Human Health

Generic name

Cefotaxime

Strength

500 mg

Form

Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion

Pack size

1 vial (500 mg)

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.