CEFOTAXIME (CLAFORAN)

Cefotaxime (Claforan); Cephalosporin, 3rd generation; Inj: 0.5, 1, 2 gm; 100-200 mg/kg/day IV/IM q6-8h (max 12 gm/day)
For meningitis, use 200 mg/kg/day IV q6h.