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Magnex Forte 1.5gm Vial Of 1 Injection

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Medical Description

Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection is used to treat infections associated with the respiratory system, urinary tract, skin, bone, joints, etc. It is a combination medicine containing sulbactam and cefoperazone. Inj Magnex Forte acts by inhibiting the formation of the cell wall and kills the various susceptible bacterial organisms.

Magnex Forte will be administered at a hospital under the medical supervision of the doctor and nurse. Do not self-inject. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history before starting Magnex Forte 1.5 injection.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹641.57
You Save	₹87.49 (12% on MRP)
Contains	Cefoperazone(1.0 G) + Sulbactam(500.0 Mg)
Uses	Bacterial infections
Side effects	Loose stools, nausea, vomiting, headache
Therapy	ANTIBIOTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection is used to treat severe and serious bacterial infections like respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infection, joint and bone infectio...

Contraindications of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

If you may have an allergy to sulbactam, cefoperazone or other antibiotics of Penicillins and Cephalosporin class or other ingredients of Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection.

Side effects of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

Loose stools
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Fever
Chills
Pain and tenderness at the injection site

Precautions and Warnings of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

Pregnancy

Can I take Magnex Forte 1.5 injection while pregnancy?

No information is available about the safety of Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection during pregnancy. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, the doctor will tell you about the use of the medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Magnex Forte 1.5 injection while breastfeeding?

The components of Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection pass into breast milk, inform the doctor if you are breastfeeding. It will be advised by the doctor if the medication should be used during lactation or not.

Driving

Can I drive after taking Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection?

It is not expected that Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection will affect the ability to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol along with Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection?

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection as it causes reactions like flushing, sweating, headache or fast heartbeats.
Avoid alcohol for at least five days after the last dose of the medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You may develop an allergic reaction after taking Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection.
You may have a history of severe allergic reactions to antibiotics.
You may have diseases related to the liver and kidney.
You are taking blood-thinning medicines.
You may suffer from diarrhoea when on treatment or even after discontinuing treatment.
You may notice abnormal bleeding.

Directions for Use of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection will be given in a hospital by the doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject the medicine.

Storage and disposal of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

Store Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection below 25°C.
Protect it from direct sunlight.
Keep it away from children. Discard the unused medicine properly.

Quick Tips of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

Magnex Forte injection is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, joint and bone infection and infection of the ute...
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This injection will be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.
Before starting Magnex Forte injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
Also, inform your doctor about all your other medicines and your complete medical history.
Headache, fever, chills and nausea/vomiting may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
Complete the course of Magnex Forte injection prescribed by your doctor. Do not miss any doses, and take your medicine on time.

Dosage of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

Overdose

Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. It is less likely that you may get an overdose of the medicine. If you experience the symptoms right after taking the injection,...

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by the doctor or nurse on when Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection should be given to you. Thus fewer chances of missing a dose. If the doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform ...

Mode of Action of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

How Does It Work?

Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection kills the bacteria responsible for infections. Bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases), which destroys cefoperazone. Sulbactam inactivates the enzyme and helps cefoperaz...

Interactions of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM VIAL OF 1 INJECTION

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines affect the way the Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection works or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interactions.
Medicines or solutions containing ethanol cause flushing, sweating, headache and increased heartbeat.
Taking an antibiotic from the aminoglycoside class, it is advisable to monitor kidney functions regularly.
Medicine used for the treatment of gout (Probenecid).

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: I am an alcoholic. Can I take Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection along with alcohol?

A: No, avoid alcohol if you are taking this medicine. It is advisable not to drink alcohol after taking the medicine for at least a week as it causes side effects like sweating, flushing, headache or a fast heartbeat.

Q: What is the use of Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection?

A: Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection is used to treat severe and serious bacterial infections like respiratory tract infections, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, joint and bone and the infection of uterus and ovaries.

Q: What are the side effects of Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection?

A: You may experience side effects like injection site reactions, nausea, vomiting and headache after taking Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection. These side effects normally go away with time, but if you feel they still persist, you should consult your doctor.

Q: How is Magnex injection given?

A: Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection will be given in a hospital by the doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject the medicine.

Q: Does Magnex injection cause diarrhoea?

A: Diarrhoea is one of the common side effects that individuals might experience with the treatment with antibiotics (or antibiotics-induced diarrhoea). It is advised to have plenty of fluid to replace lost fluids. But if you experience it persistently, then inform your doctor right away.

Q: What is the composition of Magnex forte injection?

A: The composition of Magnex forte injection consists of a combination of sulbactam and cefoperazone as its active components.

Q: Is Magnex an antibiotic?

A: Yes, Magnex forte is an antibiotic medicine that contains a combination of sulbactam and cefoperazone as its active ingredients. Both of these ingredients belong to an antibiotic class of medicines that are used to treat infections associated with the respiratory system, urinary tract, skin, bone, joints, etc.

Q: What are the indications of Magnex forte?

A: Magnex forte injection is used to treat severe and serious bacterial infections like respiratory tract infections, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, joint and bone and the infection of uterus and ovaries.

Q: Can Magnex Forte 1.5gm injection be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?

A: Yes, Magnex Forte injection can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by infection-causing bacteria. Your doctor may prescribe you this medicine based on your diagnosis, such as analysing infection-causing bacteria, the condition of your infection and its severity.

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