Ford 250mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Eltis Organics |
| Active Ingredient | Ceftriaxone (250mg) |
| 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 | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 627 |
FAQ
Who should not take Ford 250mg?
Ford 250mg should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Ford 250mg or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Ford 250mg without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
How is Ford 250mg administered?
Ford 250mg is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Ford 250mg.
How long does Ford 250mg take to work?
Usually, Ford 250mg starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
For how long does Ford 250mg stay in the body?
Usually, Ford 250mg stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.
What if I do not get better after using Ford 250mg?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Is Ford 250mg safe?
Ford 250mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Is Ford 250mg effective?
Ford 250mg is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ford 250mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if you forget to take Ford Injection?
If you miss a dose of Ford 250mg, please consult your doctor.
Ford 250mg Injection Reviews
Ford 250mg is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.
Ford 250mg 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 Ford 250mg Injection Works
Ford 250mg is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
How to Use Ford 250mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Ford 250mg Injection
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Ford 250mg 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 Ford 250mg Injection
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ford 250mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Ford 250mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ford 250mg is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Liver
CAUTION
Ford 250mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ford 250mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment of Ford 250mg is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Ford 250mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ford 250mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ford 250mg is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ford 250mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Ford 250mg 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 harder to treat.
- Discontinue Ford 250mg 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.
References
- 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.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Ceftriaxone. Austria: Sandoz GmbH; 2013.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98.