Bencef 1000mg Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Bendic Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Ceftriaxone (1000mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins) |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Cephalosporins: 3 generation |
User Rating | 5.0 |
User Reviews | 520 |
FAQ
Bencef 1000mg Injection Reviews
Bencef 1000mg may also be used to prevent infections during surgery. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This medicine will be given to you regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening of infection.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests and blood cell counts (such as high eosinophil count, decreased white blood cells, and low lood platelets). Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
How Bencef 1000mg Injection Works
How to Use Bencef 1000mg Injection
Benefits of Bencef 1000mg Injection
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Bencef 1000mg is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Uses of Bencef 1000mg Injection
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Bencef 1000mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Bencef 1000mg to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Discontinue Bencef 1000mg 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.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Ceftriaxone. Austria: Sandoz GmbH; 2013.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 230-31.
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