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Zocef 250 Injection

Cefuroxime (250mg)

₹77.00 ₹815% Off


Product Code: 190424
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Constituents

Cefuroxime (250mg)

Usage of Zocef 250 Injection

Zocef 250 Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, blood, and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Allergic reaction
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Nausea
  • Injection site reaction
  • Diarrhea

Unit

1 Powder for Injection in 1 vial

Manufacturer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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How to use Zocef 250 Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Zocef 250 Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Zocef 250 Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Zocef 250 Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Zocef 250 Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Not relevant, as Zocef 250 Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

There is limited information available on the use of Zocef 250 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

There is limited information available on the use of Zocef 250 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Zocef 250 Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Discontinue Zocef 250 Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not  stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zocef 250 Injection as it may cause increased side effects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can the use of Zocef cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Zocef can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. How long does Zocef take to work?

Usually, Zocef starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

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