Cefizox 500mg Injection

Short Description

Cefizox 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Cefizox 500mg 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Temporary redness or pain at the site of injection

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Cefizox 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cefizox 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Cefizox 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Pregnancy Warning

Cefizox 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Cefizox 500mg 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.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Cefizox 500mg 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.