Supacef 1.5gm Powder for injection
1 Powder For Injection(s) in Dry VialMRP ₹361.87
₹278.64
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Dosage
POWDER FOR INJECTION
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Cefuroxime(1.5 G) |
| Uses | Bacterial infection |
| Therapy | Antibiotic |
| Side effects | Nausea, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness |
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Medical 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.
Uses
Contraindications
- 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
- 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
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
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
Directions for Use
- 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
Storage and disposal
- Store below 25°C, Protect if from direct sunlight
- Keep it out of the reach of children
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Interactions
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.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:SUPACEF
Manufacturer Name:GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Address:Acs Dobfar S.P.A., Via Alessandro Fleming, 2, 37135 Verona, Italy.
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Supacef 1.5 G Powder For Injection (1) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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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