Each vial contains:
Cefotaxim sodium equivalent to ……………………1g cefotaxim.
Each solvent ampoule contains:
Sterile water for injection q.s to ……………….….. 4ml
Powder for injection.
Box of 1 vial and 1 solvent ampoule
Box of 10 vials
Cefotaxime is indicated for the treatment of patients with serious infections such as: lower respiratory tract infections, genitourinary infections, gynecologic infections, septicemia, skin and skin structure infections, intra-abdomical infections, bone and joint infections and central nervous system infections. It is also used for prevention and treatment of surgical operations.
Do not store above 25°C. Protect from light and moisture.
Administration:
Cefotaxime is administered by IV injection over 3 to 5 minutes or infusion or by deep IM injection.
Dosage:
Dosage and type of administration depend on the severity of the infection, the sensitivity of the bacterium and the condition of the patient.
Adults:
– Adults and children over 12 years in general are given 2-6 g a day in 2-3 divided doses. In severe cases, the daily dose can be increased up to 12 g in 3-6 divided doses.
For the treatment of gonorrhoea in adults, a single dose of 1g cefotaxime is used.
Pediatric patients:
– Infants and children up to 12 years old:
The usual daily dose is 100 to 150 mg/kilogram bodyweight/day. This is usually split into 2 doses each day. Severely ill children may receive up to 200 mg/kg bodyweight daily (to a maximum of 6 g daily), split into 3 separate doses.
Renal impairment and geriatric patients:
Dose reduction is necessary
Perioperative infection prophylaxis
For peri-operative infection prophylaxis, the administration of a single dose of 1g cefotaxime 30 to 60 minutes prior to the operation is recommended.
Please read carefully the leaflet before using.
