Consuming alcohol with Cefotil does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefotil is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefotil is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefotil, since it may have possible effects such as rash...
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NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Cefotil is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cefotil in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cefotil in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Cefotil 125mg/5ml Powder for Suspension
Introduction
Cefotil is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent...
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Uses of Cefotil
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Cefotil
Common
Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Diarrhea
How to use Cefotil
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cefotil works
Cefotil is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Cefotil?
If you miss a dose of Cefotil, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Cefotil to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back an...
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Discontinue Cefotil and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in brea...
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Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find bloo...
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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefotil as it may cause increased side effects.
Tab: May be taken with or without food.
Oral susp: Should be taken with food.
IV Preparation
Direct injection: reconstitute in 8 mL (for 750-mg v...
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Adult Dose
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
250 mg PO q12hr for 10 days
Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis
250 mg PO q12hr for 10 days
Acute Bacterial Exacerbati...
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Child Dose
Children: PO 20–30 mg/kg/day q12h
For bone and joint infections, up to 100 mg/kg/day
IV, IM 100–150 mg/kg/day q8h
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Patients undergoing haemodialysis should receive an additional 750-mg dose after each dialysis; those undergoing continuous peritone...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Cefuroxime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in...
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Precaution
Severe renal impairment; pregnancy, lactation; hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution
Side Effect
>10%
Diarrhea (4-11%; depends on duration)
1-10%
Decreased hemoglobin or hematocrit (10%),Eosinophilia (7%),Nausea or vomiting (3-7%),Vaginitis (...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Available data from published epidemiologic studies, case series, and case reports over several decades in pregnant women have not establis...
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Interaction
May enhance the nephrotoxic effect of strong-acting diuretics (e.g. furosemide) and aminoglycosides. May enhance the effect of oral anticoagulants. Ma...
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