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Composition :

CEFOTAXIME-1000MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Ceftox 1 gm Injection

Ceftox 1 gm Injection belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as lung, skin, soft tissue, urinary tract, genital tract, heart valves, spine, brain, abdomen and blood infections. Apart from that, it may also be used to prevent infection before surgery, as well as during and after a caesarean section to prevent infections.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection contains cefotaxime that exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, thus killing the bacteria. As a result, it treats bacterial infections.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Ceftox 1 gm Injection may cause side effects such as injection site reactions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and rash. The majority of these side effects subside over time without the need for medical intervention. However, contact your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Ceftox 1 gm Injection to you. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects. In rare cases, you may experience involuntary muscle contractions, dizziness, or feeling less attentive. If this occurs, avoid driving or operating any tools or machinery.

Uses of Ceftox 1 gm Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.• Ceftox 1 gm Injection will be administered by the doctor.• Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Ceftox 1 gm Injection is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections such as lungs, skin, soft tissue, urinary tract, genital tract, heart valves, spine, brain, abdomen and blood infections. Apart from that, it can be used to prevent infection before surgery, as well as during and after a caesarean section to prevent infections. Ceftox 1 gm Injection exerts its bactericidal action through inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is stable against the action of most β-lactamases.

How Ceftox 1 gm Injection Works

Ceftox 1 gm Injection contains cefotaxime that exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, thus killing the bacteria. As a result, it treats bacterial infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Ceftox 1 gm Injection
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
  • Avoid foods that can cause black stools, such as liquorice, blueberries, and iron-rich foods.
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to help minimize stress-related digestive issues.
  • Avoid taking medications that can cause black stools, such as iron supplements or bismuth subsalicylate.
  • Monitor your stool colour, consistency, and frequency to identify any changes or patterns.
  • Seek medical attention if you experience persistent or severe black stools, abdominal pain, or other symptoms.
  • Get tested if your doctor suspects an underlying condition, such as gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers.
  • Make lifestyle changes, such as getting regular exercise and quitting smoking, to help improve overall digestive health.
  • Chest pain may last for a while and needs immediate medical attention as it is a significant health issue to be attended to.
  • Take rest and refrain from doing physical activity for a while, and restart after a few days.
  • Try applying an ice pack to the strained area for at least 20 minutes thrice a day. Ice pack thus helps reduce inflammation.
  • Sit upright and maintain proper posture if there is persistent chest pain. • Use extra pillows to elevate your position and prop your chest up while sleeping.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Here are the seven steps to manage medication-triggered Dyspnea (Difficulty Breathing or Shortness of Breath):
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust the medication regimen or dosage or give alternative medical procedures to minimize the symptoms of shortness of breath.
  • Monitor your oxygen levels and breathing rate regularly to track changes and potential side effects.
  • For controlling stress and anxiety, try relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga.
  • Make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Seek emergency medical attention if you experience severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or difficulty speaking.
  • Follow up regularly with your doctor to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and address any concerns or questions.
  • Drink warm fluids such as warm water with honey, broth, soup or herbal tea to soothe sore throat.
  • Gargle with warm salt water.
  • Suck on lozenges to increase the production of saliva and soothe your throat.
  • Use a humidifier to soothe sore throat as it adds moisture to the air and makes breathing easier.
  • Follow your doctor's advice to manage underlying conditions causing swollen glands.
  • Apply a warm compress to reduce swelling and ease discomfort.
  • Gargle with warm salt water to soothe swelling in your neck or throat.
  • Wash your hands frequently, especially after contact with sick individuals.
  • Exercise regularly, like walking or yoga, to boost your immune system.
  • Monitor symptoms and consult your doctor if swelling lasts, increases, or is accompanied by fever, weight loss, or night sweats.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ceftox 1 gm Injection

Ceftox 1 gm Injection is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. Symptoms of overdose may include seizures. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ceftox 1 gm Injection if you are allergic or hypersensitive to cefotaxime or any cephalosporin antibiotics, beta-lactam antibiotics, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, problems with your heartbeat or severe heart failure, liver or kidney problems. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Ceftox 1 gm Injection to you. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CeftriaxoneCalcium gluconate
Critical
CeftriaxoneCalcium chloride
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CeftriaxoneCalcium gluconate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceftox 1 gm Injection:
Co-administration of Calcium gluconate with Ceftox 1 gm Injection can increase the risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceftox 1 gm Injection with Calcium gluconate is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CeftriaxoneCalcium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ceftox 1 gm Injection:
Co-administration of Calcium chloride with Ceftox 1 gm Injection can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceftox 1 gm Injection with Calcium chloride is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CeftriaxoneCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ceftox 1 gm Injection:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with Ceftox 1 gm Injection may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ceftox 1 gm Injection and Cholera, live attenuated together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine, live until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid consuming excessive amounts of caffeine-containing foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and chocolate.
  • Probiotics should be taken after finishing the entire course of Ceftox 1 gm Injection to replenish good bacteria. The risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea can be decreased by taking probiotics after receiving antibiotic treatment. Some fermented foods, including yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi, can help rebuild the beneficial bacteria in the intestine. 
  • Increase your intake of fibre-rich foods since they are simpler for gut bacteria to digest, encouraging their growth.
  • While taking Ceftox 1 gm Injection, make sure to drink lots of water or other fluids.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol since it may cause dehydration and interfere with your sleep, which makes it difficult for your body to help Ceftox 1 gm Injection fight infections.

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No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether alcohol affects Ceftox 1 gm Injection. However, it is best to avoid or limit alcohol consumption as a precaution.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ceftox 1 gm Injection.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ceftox 1 gm Injection.

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Driving

Caution

Ceftox 1 gm Injection may cause a reduction in mental awareness; thus, avoid using machinery or driving unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Ceftox 1 gm Injection to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Ceftox 1 gm Injection to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Ceftox 1 gm Injection should be used in children only if recommended by a child specialist.

Have a query?

FAQs

Ceftox 1 gm Injection belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as lung, skin, soft tissue, urinary tract, genital tract, heart valves, spine, brain, abdomen and blood infections. Apart from that, it may also be used to prevent infection before surgery, as well as during and after a caesarean section to prevent infections.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, thus killing the bacteria. As a result, it treats bacterial infections.

Inform the doctor if you do not feel better after completing the whole course of treatment. You must also notify your doctor if your symptoms worsen while using this medication.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections only. Ceftox 1 gm Injection does not treat a viral infection like the flu or a common cold.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. If you have diarrhoea or soft stools, consult your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrheal medicine unless the doctor tells you to.

You are recommended to take Ceftox 1 gm Injection for as long as it is advised by your doctor for effective results. If your symptoms continue or worsen, seek further advice from your doctor.

Inappropriate use of antibiotics means using them when they are not necessary, such as for viral infections (like colds or the flu), stopping the treatment early, or using the wrong antibiotic for a specific infection. This can lead to antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in a way that reduces the effectiveness of antibiotics. As a result, the drugs no longer kill the bacteria, making infections more difficult to treat. This resistance can develop from overusing or misusing antibiotics, like taking them unnecessarily or not finishing the prescribed course.

No, Ceftox 1 gm Injection is not the same as penicillin. Ceftox 1 gm Injection contains ceftriaxone, a cephalosporin antibiotic, while penicillin belongs to a different class of antibiotics. Both treat bacterial infections, but they work in different ways.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection is effective when taken as per the dose advised by your doctor for the recommended duration. Even if you start feeling better, do not stop the treatment early. Stopping it early may cause the symptoms to return or worsen.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection will only be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection usually begins to work shortly after you start taking it. However, it may take few days to eliminate all harmful bacteria and improve your symptoms.

Ceftox 1 gm Injection causes side fever, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, soft stools or diarrhoea, skin rash, swelling, tenderness, or pain at the site of injection. These do not require any medical treatment as they will gradually reduce over time. However, please contact a doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Other Info - CEF1654

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Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 7:01 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.12713.pdf
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/12713/smpc#UNDESIRABLE_EFFECTS
  3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682765.html
  4. https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/cefotaxime.html

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