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

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Information

Sifotaxim 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Sifotaxim 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Sifotaxim 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sifotaxim 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Sifotaxim 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sifotaxim 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Sifotaxim 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Sifotaxim 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sifotaxim 500 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sifotaxim 500 Injection contraindications section.

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

In addition to the above precautions for Sifotaxim 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Sifotaxim 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sifotaxim 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Related Warnings

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

Sifotaxim is safe for pregnant women.

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

Sifotaxim does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Sifotaxim 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Sifotaxim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

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

Sifotaxim does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Sifotaxim 500 Injection on the Heart?

Sifotaxim is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Sifotaxim 500 Injection

Is this Sifotaxim 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sifotaxim 500 Injection has not been reported.

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

After taking Sifotaxim 500 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Sifotaxim 500 Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sifotaxim 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

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

No

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sifotaxim 500 Injection

Taking Sifotaxim 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sifotaxim 500 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sifotaxim 500 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sifotaxim 500 Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Sifotaxim work?

Sifotaxim is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Sifotaxim is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Sifotaxim on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Sifotaxim on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Sifotaxim safe to use?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sifotaxim is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Sifotaxim cover enterococcus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Sifotaxim covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Sifotaxim cover mrsa infections?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Sifotaxim does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Sifotaxim.