ATC codes:
J01DD01
EMLc
Indication
Bacterial meningitis
ICD11 code:
8E71.0Z
INN
Cefotaxime
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
3rd generation cephalosporin of choice for use in hospitalized neonates.
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified:
250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt) ;
500 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt) ;
1 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt) ;
2 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Expert Committee recommendation
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- the addition of new strength formulations of cefotaxime (powder for injection: 500 mg; 1 g; 2 g (as sodium) in vial) to the EML and EMLc.
- the addition of a new strength formulation of ceftriaxone (powder for injection: 500 mg (as sodium) in vial) to the EML and EMLc.
- the addition of new formulations of amoxicillin (dispersible, scored tablet, 250 mg and 500 mg) to the EMLc.
- the deletion of oral formulations of chloramphenicol (capsule 250 mg and oral liquid 150 mg/5 mL (as palmitate)) from the EML and EMLc.
EML recommendations: Bacterial meningitis
First choice
Second choice
First choice
Second choice