Claforan Drug Information
Claforan (brand names include: Claforan / Biotax / Cefotax / Oritaxim / Omnatax / Lyforan / Sefotak / Taxime) is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Claforan 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
Claforan Directions and Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Use Claforan exactly as directed.
Claforan Precautions
Tell your doctor before taking Claforan, if:
you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Claforan Ingredients
Active ingredient: cefotaxime sodium.