Prescription
Antibiotic (Third-generation Cephalosporin)
Cefotaxime
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Cefotaxime is a strong antibiotic injection that kills bacteria by stopping them from building their protective walls, causing them to die. It belongs to the cephalosporin family of antibiotics and works against a wide range of bacterial infections.
What is it used for?
Severe typhoidserious blood infections (sepsis)meningitis (brain infection)pneumoniaurinary tract infectionsbone and joint infectionsserious skin infectionsinfections after surgerygonorrhea
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.