Cefotaxime (Mayne Pharma)™

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INDICATIONS: Cefotaxime is indicated for the treatment of the following types of injection when caused by susceptible micro-organisms: Infections of the respiratory tract (upper and lower). Infections of the urinary tract. Septicaemia - concomitant therapy with an aminoglycoside may be instituted prior to isolation of the causative organism. Intra-abdominal infection. Gonorrhoea (including gonorrhoea caused by beta lactamase producing strains of N. gonorrhoeae). Ear, nose and throat infections. Skin and skin structure infections. Bone and joint infections. Meningitis - cefotaxime should be combined with an appropriate alternative antibiotic (ampicillin, chloramphenicol or pencillin G) for initial therapy in children, (excluding neonates) pending the availability of culture and sensitivity results. In adults, the empirical use of cefotaxime should be restricted to patients suspected of having meningitis caused by Gram negative enteric bacilli. Cefotaxime may be used for the prevention of post-operative infection in obstetrical surgery, vaginal and abdominal hysterectomy and biliary surgery. In serious cases, cefotaxime may be used, if considered appropriate,before the results of sensitivity tests become available. The emergency of resistance to cefotaxime may complicate treatment.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, powder for
• Intravenous
• Clear glass vial containing a white to pale yellow crystalline powder.

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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 1 vial
• 10 vials

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This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

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For the active ingredient: Cefotaxime

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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