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

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Information

Sifotaxim 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Sifotaxim 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Sifotaxim 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sifotaxim 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Sifotaxim 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sifotaxim 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Sifotaxim 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Sifotaxim 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sifotaxim 500 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sifotaxim 500 Injection contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Sifotaxim 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Sifotaxim 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Sifotaxim 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sifotaxim 500 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: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sifotaxim 500 Injection is used -

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Colitis
Vaginal inflammation

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Sifotaxim 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Sifotaxim is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Sifotaxim 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Sifotaxim does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Sifotaxim 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Sifotaxim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sifotaxim 500 Injection on the Liver?

Sifotaxim does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Sifotaxim 500 Injection on the Heart?

Sifotaxim is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sifotaxim 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Sifotaxim 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sifotaxim 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Sifotaxim 500 Injection

Is this Sifotaxim 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sifotaxim 500 Injection has not been reported.

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

After taking Sifotaxim 500 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Sifotaxim 500 Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sifotaxim 500 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?

No, Sifotaxim 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Sifotaxim 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sifotaxim 500 Injection

Taking Sifotaxim 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sifotaxim 500 Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sifotaxim 500 Injection

Question about 7 years ago

How does Sifotaxim work?

Sifotaxim is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Sifotaxim is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.

Question about 7 years ago

How to take Sifotaxim?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

The dosage of this drug may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question over 6 years ago

Can I take Sifotaxim with paracetamol?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Sifotaxim can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 6 years ago

Can Sifotaxim treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Sifotaxim is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question over 6 years ago

Does Sifotaxim cover anaerobes?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Sifotaxim covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.