Supacef 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Supacef 1.5 G Description
Supacef 1.5gm Powder for injection is an antibiotic medicine used for severe bacterial infections. It contains Cefuroxime, which belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotic medicine. It works by
inhibiting the cell wall synthesis of bacteria, which ultimately results in the death of bacteria. Supacef 1.5gm Powder for injection is used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as infection of the respiratory tract, soft tissue, urinary tract, ears, nose, and throat. This medicine will be given as an injection by a doctor or nurse in the hospital; do not self inject as this may be harmful to you.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹341.44 |
You Save | ₹37.94 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Cefuroxime(1.5 G) |
Uses | Bacterial infection |
Side effects | Nausea, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Supacef 1.5 G
Contraindications of Supacef 1.5 G
- If you are allergic to Cefuroxime or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- If you have a history of a severe allergic reaction to Penicillin, Monobactams, Carbapenems, or other Beta-Lactam antibiotics
Side effects of Supacef 1.5 G
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Increased chances of fungal infections
- Raised liver enzyme or white blood cells
- Injection site inflammation that forms clot or block in the vein
Precautions and Warnings of Supacef 1.5 G
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
- Cefuroxime passes into breast milk in small quantities. Consume only if prescribed by your physician. Watch for diarrhoea in the breastfed baby.
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience continuous diarrhoea. Immediately stop taking it and report to the hospital
- You experience difficulty in breathing, rashes, swelling of the face or mouth after taking this medicine
- You develop a rash with blisters and peeling of skin
- You have kidney disease
- You develop white patches in your mouth
Mode of Action of Supacef 1.5 G
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Supacef 1.5 G
- Supacef 1.5gm Powder for injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection
- Do not self inject this medicine
Interactions of Supacef 1.5 G
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take this medicine along with your acidity medicines.
- It can cause the failure of contraceptive pills (OC pills). If you are taking the contraceptive pill while you are being treated with this medicine, you also need to use a barrier method of contraception (such as condoms)....
- Medicines used to treat gout such as Probenecid) and medicines used to thin your blood, such as warfarin, should be used cautiously while treatment on Supacef 1.5gm Powder for injection.
Storage and disposal of Supacef 1.5 G
- Store below 25°C, Protect if from direct sunlight
- Keep it out of the reach of children
Dosage of Supacef 1.5 G
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
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Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
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Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I am allergic to Amoxicillin. Can I take this medicine?
- No, if you have an allergy to Amoxicillin, never take this medicine as it can result in an allergic reaction
- Always inform your doctor about your allergies
Q: Can I stop taking Supacef 1.5gm Powder for injection before the prescribed duration?
Q: What is the indication of Inj. Supacef?
Q: What are the contents present in inj. Supacef?
Q: How does Inj. Supacef act?
References
- Cefuroxime axetil- Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
- Cefuroxime- Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
- Cefuroxime axetil- NCBI [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
- Zinnat- Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
- Zinacef. [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021 [cited 2 May 2022]
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