C Tax 1gm Injection
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Cefotaxime (1gm)
Key Information
Short Description
C Tax 1gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
C Tax 1gm Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
C Tax 1gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed C Tax 1gm Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat. Discontinue C Tax 1gm Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Frequently asked questions
Is C Tax 1gm Injection the same as penicillin?
No, C Tax 1gm Injection is not the same as penicillin. C Tax 1gm Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. C Tax 1gm Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
What kinds of infections does C Tax 1gm Injection treat?
C Tax 1gm Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions like lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Is C Tax 1gm Injection effective?
C Tax 1gm Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using C Tax 1gm Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How is C Tax 1gm Injection administered?
C Tax 1gm Injection must be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from C Tax 1gm Injection.
What if I do not get better after using C Tax 1gm Injection?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Can the use of C Tax 1gm Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of C Tax 1gm Injection can cause diarrhea. C Tax 1gm Injection is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
How long does C Tax 1gm Injection take to work?
C Tax 1gm Injection usually starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
