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Ceftrix 500mg Injection

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 31 Mar 2026 | 02:31 PM (IST)
Ceftrix 500mg Injection is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart.
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General Information

Contains

Ceftriaxone (500mg)

Marketer

Hamax Pharmaceuticals

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Ceftrix 500mg Injection may also be used to prevent infections during surgery. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This medicine will be given to you regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the return or worsening of the infection.


The most common side effects of Ceftrix 500mg Injection include diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests, and blood cell counts (such as high eosinophil count, decreased white blood cells, and low blood platelets). Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.


Before taking Ceftrix 500mg Injection, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking, as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Uses of Ceftrix Injection

Benefits of Ceftrix Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ceftrix 500mg Injection treats severe bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, urinary tract infections, and bloodstream infections. It eliminates harmful bacteria, provides rapid symptom relief, and prevents complications. Given its once-daily dosing and strong effectiveness, it ensures better treatment adherence and faster recovery. By controlling infections efficiently, Ceftrix 500mg Injection supports overall health and well-being, allowing individuals to regain strength and resume daily activities sooner.

Side effects of Ceftrix 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 Ceftrix
  • Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Low blood platelets
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Rash

How to use Ceftrix Injection

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

How Ceftrix Injection works

Ceftrix 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive.

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Quick tips

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Ceftrix 500mg Injection does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Ceftrix 500mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Avoid prolonged use of Ceftrix 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CAUTION
Ceftrix 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving

Driving

NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Ceftrix 500mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalized patients.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Ceftrix 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Ceftrix 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Dose adjustment of Ceftrix 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ceftrix with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Life-threatening

Calcium (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ceftriaxone with Calcium. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Life-threatening

Calcium (Injection Route)

Do not consume Ceftriaxone with Calcium. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Ceftriaxone. Please consult your doctor. Ceftriaxone may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Severe

Warfarin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the dose of Warfarin accordingly.
Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Ceftriaxone may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Ceftriaxone may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Frequently asked questions

Ceftrix 500mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Usually, Ceftrix 500mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
Ceftrix 500mg Injection should not be prescribed to people allergic to Ceftrix 500mg Injection or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gallbladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms worsen while using this medicine.
Ceftrix 500mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ceftrix 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Ceftrix 500mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Ceftrix 500mg Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cephalosporins

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Third-Generation Cephalosporins

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 230-31.
  2. Ceftriaxone. Austria: Sandoz GmbH; 2013. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Ceftriaxone. Takapuna Auckland: AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2024. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:
  6. Ceftriaxone. Mumbai, Maharashtra: BLISS GVS Pharma Ltd.; [Accessed 19 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Hamax Pharmaceuticals
Address: 703, G.I.D.C., Industrial Estate, Makarpura, Vadodara-390 010, (Gujarat).

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Country of origin: India

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