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Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection

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Product introduction

Ancef XP 281.25mg 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.

Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Ancef XP Injection

Benefits of Ancef XP Injection

In Bacterial infections

Ancef XP 281.25mg 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. Ancef XP 281.25mg 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 Ancef XP 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 Ancef XP

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

How to use Ancef XP Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ancef XP 281.25mg 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
Ancef XP 281.25mg 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 Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ancef XP Injection?

If you miss a dose of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Ancef XP 281.25mg 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 Ancef XP 281.25mg 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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Dermatology
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Suffering from choked throat and stuffed nose and headach. Taking ancef 500 1/2 twice a day and kinetic fort twice in a day and Lcz in the night.
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Diabetology
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FAQs

Can the use of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

What if Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 604, Corporate House, Opp. Torrent House, Nr. Dinesh Hall, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380 009.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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