Maczone 1000 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Maczone Information

Maczone is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Maczone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Maczone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Maczone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Maczone 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Maczone is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Maczone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Maczone related warnings section.

Maczone 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Maczone contraindications section.

Additionally, Maczone may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

Maczone Benefits & Uses
Maczone Dosage & How to Take
Maczone Side Effects
Maczone Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Maczone with Other Drugs
Maczone Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Maczone
Maczone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Maczone Benefits & Uses

Maczone 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

Maczone 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

Maczone Related Warnings

Is the use of Maczone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Maczone without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Maczone safe during breastfeeding?

Maczone may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Maczone on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Maczone on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Maczone on the Liver?

Maczone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Maczone on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Maczone for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Maczone with Other Drugs

Maczone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Maczone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maczone 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 Maczone

Is this Maczone habit forming or addictive?

Maczone does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Maczone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Maczone 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, the use of Maczone in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Maczone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Maczone

Taking Maczone with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Maczone

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Maczone

Question over 5 years ago

What is Maczone?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Maczone 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 long can I safely take Maczone?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Maczone can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Maczone used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes Maczone is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Maczone?

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

Do not self-administer Maczone. 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 about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Maczone on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Discontinuing Maczone in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.