ODICEF INJECTION 1GM belongs to the group of cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

ODICEF INJECTION 1GM contains 'Ceftriaxone', which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell wall, thereby kills the bacteria. Thus, ODICEF INJECTION 1GM helps in treating bacterial infection.

In some cases, ODICEF INJECTION 1GM may cause side-effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, changes in results of blood and liver tests, and abnormalities (increase/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets. Although not everybody experiences these side effects, if they occur consult your doctor.

Talk to your doctor before taking ODICEF INJECTION 1GM if you have/had received calcium-containing products recently, had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics, inflammation of the bowel, kidney stones, or any other illness. Do not take antacids along with ODICEF INJECTION 1GM; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ODICEF INJECTION 1GM may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

ODICEF INJECTION 1GM belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called cephalosporins used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). ODICEF INJECTION 1GM is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. ODICEF INJECTION 1GM works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Before starting ODICEF INJECTION 1GM, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in ODICEF INJECTION 1GM or against any antibiotic. Talk to your doctor if you have/had received calcium-containing products recently, had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics, inflammation of the bowel, kidney stones, or any other illness. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking ODICEF INJECTION 1GM to prevent unpleasant side effects. ODICEF INJECTION 1GM may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

• ODICEF INJECTION 1GM might affect the result of diagnostic tests like Coombs’ test (a test for some blood problems), galactosaemia (an abnormal build-up of the sugar galactose), and glucose tests. So tell your doctor that you are taking ODICEF INJECTION 1GM before undergoing these tests.
• ODICEF INJECTION 1GM must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with calcium-containing solutions, including total parenteral nutrition.