Biotax Drug Information
Biotax (brand names include: Claforan / Biotax / Cefotax / Oritaxim / Omnatax / Lyforan / Sefotak / Taxime) is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Biotax is indicated for the treatment of patients with serious infections.
Indications include:
Lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia
Genitourinary infections including uncomplicated gonorrhea
Gynecologic infections, including pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis and pelvic cellulitis
Bacteremia/Septicemia
Skin and skin structure infections
Intra-abdominal infections including peritonitis
Bone and joint infections
Central nervous system infections including meningitis and ventriculitis
Biotax Directions and Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Use Biotax exactly as directed.
Biotax Precautions
Tell your doctor before taking Biotax, if:
you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Biotax Ingredients
Active ingredient: cefotaxime sodium.