Medi-Ceftriaxone 1 g

Indication

Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for serious bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms, such as lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, bacterial meningitis, septicaemia, gonorrhoea, and surgical prophylaxis.

Ingredients

• Ceftriaxone sodium 1 g (potency) per vial

Direction

For intramuscular (I.M.) or intravenous (I.V.) use by a health professional, after reconstitution. Usual adult dose: 1–2 g once daily (up to 4 g daily in severe infections). Children: dose based on body weight as prescribed. Respect the prescribed doses and read the leaflet inside the box.

Side effects

• Pain
• swelling or phlebitis at the injection site
• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• rarely antibiotic
• associated colitis
• Skin rash
• itching
• rarely severe allergic reactions
• Changes in blood counts or liver enzymes
• Gallbladder or kidney precipitates (rare)
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• do not use if allergic to cephalosporins
• and use with caution if allergic to penicillins
• Do not mix or give with calcium
• containing solutions
• especially in newborns
• Not for premature or jaundiced newborns
• Complete the full course prescribed
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.