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Composition :

CEFTRIAXONE-1000MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Isis Healthcare India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No 49, 50L, Whites Rd, Express Estate, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002
Other Info - XON0035

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FAQs

Xonocef Injection 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.

Xonocef Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert and omit driving and operating machinery if you experience dizziness.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Xonocef Injection. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Xonocef Injection may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood test known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Xonocef Injection.

Do not take antacids along with Xonocef Injection; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Xonocef Injection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Xonocef Injection to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Xonocef Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Xonocef Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Xonocef Injection may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Xonocef Injection is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. Xonocef Injection is not recommended for a premature baby, or a newborn baby who has jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

About Xonocef Injection

Xonocef Injection 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.

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

In some cases, Xonocef Injection 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 Xonocef Injection 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 Xonocef Injection; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Xonocef Injection may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of Xonocef Injection

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Xonocef Injection 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). Xonocef Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Xonocef Injection 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.

Directions for Use

Xonocef Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Xonocef Injection

  • Diarrhoea
  • Rashes
  • Changes in results of blood and liver tests
  • Abnormalities (increase/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets

Drug Warnings

Before starting Xonocef Injection, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Xonocef Injection 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 Xonocef Injection to prevent unpleasant side effects. Xonocef Injection 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL

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Special Advise

  • Xonocef Injection 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 Xonocef Injection before undergoing these tests.
  • Xonocef Injection must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with calcium-containing solutions, including total parenteral nutrition.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

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