Manufacturer: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefotaxime(125mg)
Vial of 1 Injection
(Inclusive of all taxes)
C Tax 125mg Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. 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. You should use this medicine 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 infection returning or worsening.
C Tax 125mg 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.
The pharmacokinetics of cefotaxime after intramuscular injection and intravenous infusion were determined. The mean peak serum level after the 500-mg intramuscular dose was 11.7 micrograms/ml, and it was 20.5 micrograms/ml after a 1,000-mg dose. The serum half-life was 1.2 and 1.3 h, respectively for the two doses.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of C Tax
Rash
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity to cefotaxime is an absolute contraindication to its use. Patients who have known allergies to penicillin or other cephalosporins should also avoid cefotaxime.
Consuming alcohol with C Tax 125mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
C Tax 125mg 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 C Tax 125mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
C Tax 125mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of C Tax 125mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed C Tax 125mg Injection 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 C Tax 125mg Injection 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is C Tax 125mg Injection the same as penicillin?
No, C Tax 125mg Injection is not the same as penicillin. C Tax 125mg Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. C Tax 125mg Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Q. What kind of infections does C Tax 125mg Injection treat?
C Tax 125mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Q. Is C Tax 125mg Injection effective?
C Tax 125mg Injection 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 C Tax 125mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is C Tax 125mg Injection administered?
C Tax 125mg Injection 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 maximum benefit from C Tax 125mg Injection.
Q. What if I do not get better after using C Tax 125mg Injection?
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.
Q. Can the use of C Tax 125mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of C Tax 125mg Injection can cause diarrhea. C Tax 125mg Injection is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. How long does C Tax 125mg Injection take to work?
Usually, C Tax 125mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
