Description:

A white to pale yellow crystalline powder in a glass vial.

Specification:

0.25g, 0.5g and 1g/vial

Ingredients:

Cefotaxime Sodium for Injection contains the active ingredient cefotaxime sodium, equivalent to 500 mg, 1 g or 2 g of cefotaxime. Cefotaxime Sodium for Injection does not contain gluten, lactose, sucrose, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.

Indication:

Be used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. Cefotaxime is also used to prevent infections before, during and after surgery.

Drug Interaction:

Some following medicines may interfere with cefotaxime.
• aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as
gentamicin)
• probenecid
• diuretics (such as frusemide).

Side Effects:

Common side effects:

• nausea or diarrhoea
• pain or tenderness near the injection site.

Serious side effects:

• severe persistent diarrhoea (which may develop during treatment or up to several weeks after you stop cefotaxime)
• signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, itching or hives on the skin; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing
• changes in the rhythm or rate of the heart beat.

Packing:

Glass vial sealed with butyl rubber stopper and flip-off cap

1vial/box, 50 vials/box

Storage:

Cefotaxime Sodium for Injection will be kept in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.