Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms of bacterial infection vary depending on the organ affected by bacteria.

Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection is a combination of two medicines: Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It has bactericidal action (kills bacteria). It works by preventing the formation of the cell wall (the outer protective layer of bacteria, which is essential for its survival) by preventing protein synthesis. Sulbactam inhibits the action of beta-lactamase. Beta-lactamase is an enzyme produced by bacteria that can destroy antibiotics (ceftriaxone).

Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional, so do not self-administer. The common side effects of Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection include pain and swelling at the injection site, skin rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and black/tarry stools. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection if you are allergic to penicillin or any cephalosporin antibiotic or its contents. Before taking Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, diabetes or using other antibiotics. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop using Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection as it may lead to antibiotic resistance (bacteria become resistant to antibiotics). Before taking Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have an electrolyte imbalance, seizures, or gastrointestinal diseases. Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection is probably safe when used in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and the elderly. Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection may not interact with alcohol. Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection contains Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic, whereas Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection has broad-spectrum activity and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It makes the drug effective in multiple serious bacterial infections, including infections of the bloodstream (septicemia), bones (osteomyelitis), the heart valves (endocarditis), the membranes protecting the brain (meningitis), acute bacterial otitis media (infection of the middle ear) and the lining of the abdomen (peritonitis) and to prevent and treat infections following surgeries.

It is not recommended to take Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection if you are allergic to penicillin, any cephalosporin antibiotic, or its contents. Before taking Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, diabetes or using other antibiotics. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop using Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection as it may lead to antibiotic resistance (bacteria become resistant to antibiotics). Before taking Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have an electrolyte imbalance, seizures, or gastrointestinal diseases. Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection is probably safe when used in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and the elderly. Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection may not interact with alcohol. Mahacef SB 1.5gm Injection may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy. Alterations in prothrombin time (a test used to check for bleeding problems) have been reported in patients receiving this medicine. Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile, and you may experience severe diarrhoea.

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or other antibiotics.
• Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.