Mahazone: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mahazone Information

Mahazone is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Mahazone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mahazone. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mahazone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Mahazone normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Mahazone's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Mahazone related warnings talks about Mahazone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Mahazone is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Mahazone have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Mahazone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Mahazone Benefits & Uses

Mahazone 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

Mahazone 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

Mahazone Related Warnings

Is the use of Mahazone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Mahazone safely.

Safe
Is the use of Mahazone safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Mahazone for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Mahazone on the Kidneys?

Mahazone rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Mahazone on the Liver?

Mahazone is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Mahazone on the Heart?

You can take Mahazone without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Mahazone with Other Drugs

Mahazone 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

Mahazone Contraindications

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

Is this Mahazone habit forming or addictive?

Mahazone does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Mahazone can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Mahazone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Mahazone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Mahazone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mahazone

Taking Mahazone with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahazone

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Mahazone

Question over 5 years ago

What is Mahazone?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Mahazone 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 over 4 years ago

Can I buy Mahazone over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Mahazone over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Mahazone to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Mahazone to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Mahazone cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Occasionally Mahazone can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Mahazone cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally Mahazone can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.