Cefoxitin (DBL) TM
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Active ingredients: cefoxitin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CEFOXITIN JUNO cefoxitin (as sodium) 2 g powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cefoxitin Sodium for Injection is indicated for the treatment of the following infections when due to susceptible organisms (see Microbiology): peritonitis and other intra-abdominal and intra-pelvic infections, female genital tract infections, septicaemia, endocarditis, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, and skin and skin structure infections. Cefoxitin Sodium for Injection has a high degree of stability against beta-lactamase and therefore effective against beta-lactamase producing organisms resistant to penicillins or cephalosporins. It can also be used in mixed infections provided that the organisms are sensitive to it. Cefoxitin Sodium can be used as adjunctive therapy in the surgical treatment of infections including abscesses, infection complicating hollow viscus perforations, cutaneous infections and infections of serous surfaces whether caused by aerobes, mixed aerobes and anaerobes or anaerobes. Cefoxitin Sodium for Injection is also indicated for the prevention of post-operative infections associated with certain surgical procedures of the gastrointestinal, biliary and genital tracts.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intramuscular
- A white to slightly yellow powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 x 2g vials pack
- 5 x 2g vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefoxitin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
