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Fazocur 500mg Injection

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Product introduction

Fazocur 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Fazocur 500mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Fazocur Injection

Benefits of Fazocur Injection

In Bacterial infections

Fazocur 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. Fazocur 500mg Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Fazocur Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fazocur

  • Rash
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea

How to use Fazocur Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Fazocur 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fazocur 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fazocur 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Fazocur 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fazocur 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fazocur 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fazocur 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fazocur 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fazocur 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Fazocur Injection?

If you miss a dose of Fazocur 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Fazocur 500mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Discontinue Fazocur 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Makcur Laboratories Ltd.
Address: CORPORATE OFFICE: No. 9/1, Magnet Corporate Park,Nr. Sola Bridge, Off. S.G.Highway, Ahmedabad – 380054 Gujarat.INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Fazocur 500mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

MRP
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1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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