Clavox

Clavox Injection 1gm

Cefotaxime Cefotaxime Sodium Usp

MACTER INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD.

Drug Identity

Active Ingredient
Cefotaxime Cefotaxime Sodium Usp
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
ATC Code
J01DD01
Status
Essential Medicine

What is Clavox?

infection
prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery

How It Works

Inject deep IM into large muscle mass. IV: Inject direct IV over 3-5 min. Infuse intermittent infusion over 30 min. Reconstitute each 0.5, 1, or 2 gm vial with 10 ml of SWFI. Shake to dissolve. For intermittent IV infusion, further dilute in 50-100 ml of D5W or NS. IM: Reconstitute each 500 mg vial with 2 ml SWFI or bacteriostatic water for injection, each 1 gm vial with 3 ml diluent and each 2 gm vial with 5 ml diluent. Shake to dissolve. Compatibility: D5 1/4 NS, 05 1h NS, D5NS, D5W, 010W, LR, NS.

How to Take It

1
Adult · intra abnominal infection
3 to 6 g/dose — 24 hourly
2
Adult · infection due to multiresistant organism in 2 to 4 divided doses.
1.5 to 6 g — As recommended.
3
Adult · prophylactic use to redeuce postoperative infections
1 to 4 g — 24 hourly
4
Adult · for bone and joint infection
2 to 12 g — 4 hourly
5
Adult · IM
0.5 to 1 g — 24 hourly
GONOCOCCAL INFECTION.
6
Adult · IV,IM
2 to 4 g/dose — 12 hourly
Frequency may be increased to 3 times/day. for uninary tract infection.
7
Adult · IV,IM
3 to 6 g/dose — 24 hourly
for septicemia and endocarditis
8
Child · Intra Muscular
100 to 200 mg — 8 hourly
2 to 4 divided doses. and 200mg dose given in 24hr daily.
9
Child · Intra Venous
50 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts

You should not use cefotaxime if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others)
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: an allergy to penicillin
a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis
or heart problems
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Important Warnings

Hypersensitivity, severe renal failure
Monitor blood count if treatment exceeds 10 days

Side Effects

Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiaheadachehypertonialeucopenianervousness

Drug Interactions

Loop diuretics
aminoglycosides
probenecid.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy
No evidence of harm
Lactation
Caution advised

Storage

Dry Powder for Inj Store at room temperature, Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Prefrozen Inj Store Below -20°C. Freezing is recommended. Thawed Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Use within 10 days if refrigerated and within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature.

Price Intelligence

Rs 300.57
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 23 Jul, 2026
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