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Mefoxin Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Mefoxin (cefoxitin) is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic. The brand name Mefoxin is discontinued in the U.S. Generic forms may be available. Common side effects include swelling, redness, pain, or soreness at the injection site. It may also infrequently cause loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or headache.

The usual adult dosage range of cefoxitin is 1 gram to 2 grams every six to eight hours. Cefoxitin may interact with antibiotics. Other drugs may interact with cefoxitin. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using cefoxitin. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Mefoxin (cefoxitin) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Mefoxin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Treatment

MEFOXIN (cefoxitin) is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below.

  1. Lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia and lung abscess, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, other streptococci (excluding enterococci, e.g., Enterococcus faecalis [formerly Streptococcus faecalis]), Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains), Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Ha...

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What is Mefoxin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Mefoxin Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
  • fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
  • swelling, pain, or irritation where the injection was given;
  • skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
  • feeling light-headed, fainting;
    • ...

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What is Mefoxin Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Mefoxin Consumer Information: Uses

Cefoxitin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: Read and learn all preparation and usage instructions supplied by the manufa...

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What is Mefoxin Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Related Resources for Mefoxin

© Mefoxin Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Mefoxin Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.

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