Cefzone 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefzone 500 Injection Information

Cefzone 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cefzone 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefzone 500 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefzone 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cefzone 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cefzone 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cefzone 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefzone 500 Injection related warnings section.

Cefzone 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Cefzone 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Cefzone 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefzone 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Cefzone Benefits & Uses
Cefzone Dosage & How to Take
Cefzone Side Effects
Cefzone Related Warnings
Cefzone Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefzone
Cefzone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefzone 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Cefzone 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Cefzone 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefzone 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefzone 500 Injection is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Sore throat
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Headache
Urticaria
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Chills
पेट की गैस
Flushing

Cefzone 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefzone 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefzone without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Cefzone 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Cefzone on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefzone 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Cefzone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefzone 500 Injection on the Liver?

Cefzone has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefzone 500 Injection on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cefzone for the heart.

Safe

Cefzone 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefzone 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Cefzone 500 Injection

Is this Cefzone 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cefzone 500 Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cefzone 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefzone 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cefzone 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cefzone 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefzone 500 Injection

Taking Cefzone 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefzone 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefzone 500 Injection with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefzone 500 Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Cefzone with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Cefzone with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Cefzone work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cefzone works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Cefzone?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Cefzone can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Cefzone?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Cefzone is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cefzone used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes Cefzone is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.