What is Cefotan: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Cefotan

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or through one of your veins.

• This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicines, such as a nurse. You, a family member, or a friend can be taught to give your medicine.

• If you are receiving IV medicine, check the bag to make sure there are no leaks. Also make sure the solution is clear.

• Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

• Store this medicine in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Take it out of the refrigerator 1 hour before your next dose and allow it to warm to room temperature in a clean, dry place.

• Injection routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicines, such as a nurse. You, a family member, or a friend can be taught to give your medicine.

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or through one of your veins.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

• If you are receiving IV medicine, check the bag to make sure there are no leaks. Also make sure the solution is clear.

• Injection routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

• Store this medicine in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Take it out of the refrigerator 1 hour before your next dose and allow it to warm to room temperature in a clean, dry place.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cefotan

Cefotan contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to cefotetan or any other cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cefotan warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you had an allergic reaction to penicillin, or you have liver or kidney disease or a history of colitis.

• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Use this medicine only to treat the infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use this medicine for any infection that has not been checked by a doctor.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Cefotan interactions

• Some medicines can affect how cefotetan works. Tell your doctor if you are taking an aminoglycoside, such as amikacin, gentamicin, streptomycin, or tobramycin.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Use this medicine only to treat the infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use this medicine for any infection that has not been checked by a doctor.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.