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It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Zoftax 1gm injection at a fixed time.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Zoftax 1gm injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. PROBABLY SAFE
Cefotaxime is usually given by a doctor or a nurse as an injection directly into the vein or muscle. Do not drive or operate machinery as you may feel sleepy or dizzy while being treated with cefotaxime. Tell your doctor if you are taking cefotaxime and undergoing urine glucose test or Coombs test, as it may affect the result. Do not start or continue cefotaxime if you have a kidney problem or diabetes. Avoid taking cefotaximeI if you are on a controlled sodium diet because drug contain sodium. Do not start or continue cefotaxime if you experience a widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin (these may be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome) or severe skin reaction to drugs (toxic epidermal necrolysis) or severe diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis). Do not take cefotaxime if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Zoftax 1gm injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
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Q. Is cefotaxime a sulfa, penicillin or broad spectrum antibiotic?|Cefotaxime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a third generation, broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic|Q. Is cefotaxime compatible with potassium and TPN?|Yes, cefotaxime can be given with potassium and TPN (total parenteral nutrition)|Q. Is cefotaxime ototoxic (toxic to the ear)?|No, cefotaxime is not an ototoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin), it may increase ototoxicity