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OVERDOSE

The acute intravenous LD50 in the adult female mouse and rabbit was about 8.0 g/kg and greater than 1.0 g/kg, respectively. The acute intraperitoneal LD50 in the adult rat was greater than 10.0 g/kg.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

MEFOXIN (cefoxitin) is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to cefoxitin and the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/2/2007
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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