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

Comtrix 500 Mg Injection Information

Comtrix 500 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Comtrix 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Comtrix 500 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Comtrix 500 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Comtrix 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

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

Comtrix 500 Mg 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 Comtrix 500 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Comtrix 500 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Comtrix 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Comtrix 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Comtrix 500 Mg 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

Comtrix 500 Mg 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

Comtrix 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Comtrix 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Comtrix is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Comtrix 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Comtrix on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Comtrix 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Comtrix rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Comtrix 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Comtrix on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Comtrix 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Using Comtrix does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Comtrix 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Comtrix 500 Mg 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 Comtrix 500 Mg Injection

Is this Comtrix 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Comtrix 500 Mg Injection.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Comtrix 500 Mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Comtrix 500 Mg 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?

Comtrix 500 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Comtrix 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Comtrix 500 Mg Injection

Taking Comtrix 500 Mg Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Comtrix 500 Mg Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Comtrix 500 Mg Injection

Question over 4 years ago

Does Comtrix cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Rarely Comtrix can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Comtrix?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Comtrix 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 about 5 years ago

How to take Comtrix?

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

Do not self-administer Comtrix. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Comtrix work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Comtrix 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 5 years ago

Does Comtrix cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Comtrix can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.