- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: May 5, 2023
OMNICEF-1GM INJ
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Product Overview
Composition: Cefotaxime (1gm)
OMNICEF 1GM INJECTION contains Cefotaxime which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to treat serious bacterial infections such as blood stream (septicemia), bones (osteomyelitis), heart valves (endocarditis), membranes covering the brain (meningitis) and lining of the abdomen (peritonitis), lungs (pneumonia), skin and soft tissue, urinary tract, genitals (including gonorrhea), blood (bacteremia), Lyme disease (borreliosis), an infection primarily caused by tick bites and also to prevent and treat infections following surgical operations.
Before receiving this OMNICEF 1GM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney problems or high blood pressure. Consult your doctor for advice.Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before receiving this medicine.
Uses
Used to treat patients with serious bacterial infections
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Hypersensitivity
- Gastrointestinal disorder
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It works
Omnicef 1gm Injection 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
Safety Advice for OMNICEF-1GM INJ
Allergy
Do not receive OMNICEF 1GM INJECTION if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Cefotaxime or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Pregnancy
Omnicef 1gm Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding
Omnicef 1gm Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Omnicef 1gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
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