Salzone Information

Salzone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. The alternative uses of Salzone have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Salzone 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Salzone also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Salzone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Salzone 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 Salzone is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Salzone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Salzone can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Salzone in conditions like Allergy. Other contraindications of Salzone have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Salzone have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Salzone, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Salzone Benefits & Uses

Salzone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Salzone 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Generally dose are given in 1:1 ratio
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used

Salzone Related Warnings

Is the use of Salzone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Salzone safely.

Safe
Is the use of Salzone safe during breastfeeding?

Salzone does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Salzone on the Kidneys?

Salzone can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Salzone on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Salzone on the liver, information on safety of Salzone for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Salzone on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Salzone on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Salzone with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Furosemide

Gentamicin

Warfarin

Unknown

Probenecid

Salzone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salzone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Salzone

Is this Salzone habit forming or addictive?

Salzone does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Salzone as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Salzone only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Salzone for mental disorders.

No

Salzone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Salzone

You can take Salzone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Salzone

Taking Salzone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe